Primary Teacher

Position Description
**Teacher**

**Position Title**Teacher

**Reports To**Head of Primary

**College Objective**At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the
Christian ethos of the school. A good example for Christian living is to be given to
students and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate
fully with the Executive Principal, Heads of School, other staff and the College Board in
adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and traditions of
Geelong Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to
demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

**Position Overview**Teachers have a pivotal role in:
(i) contributing to the development of the College as a faith community,
(ii) collaborating in the promotion of Geelong Lutheran College as a centre of
excellent teaching and learning, and
(iii) contributing to the effective administration of the College.

**Duties and 1. Teaching and Learning**
- **Responsibilities**- Design for effective learning using a rich contemporary teaching practices- Sound understanding of Australian Curriculum content, concepts, andskills development
- Differentiate curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Provide opportunities for the intellectual, spiritual, cultural, physical and
social development of students through the selection of appropriate
learning strategies
- Develop and curate a range of resources (including technology) for an
enriched learning environment
**2. Organisation**:

- Seek to provide a safe and innovative learning environment
- Manage time and resources effectively
- Communicate with others in a proactive, timely manner
**3. Assessment and Reporting**:

- Ensure that rigorous assessment reflects each student’s learning
journey
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback and feedforward
- Provide effective reports in terms 2 and 4
- Communicate effectively with parents to support student’s learning
- Maintain high academic standards
**4. Pastoral Care**:

- Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with
students
- Work closely with wellbeing and adaptive education coordinators to
ensure effective social, emotional and academic learning
- Support positive student behaviour and interactions in accordance

Position Description
**Teacher**

with the College’s Restorative Practices
- Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects College values
- Partner with parents/families to support student wellbeing, behaviour
and development
**5. Relationships**:

- Develop positive relationships with the College community
- Develop supportive and collaborative relationships with College
Leadership and colleagues
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with the parents,
guardians and care givers
**6. Professionalism**:

- Ensure personal presentation reflects the ethos of the College
- Maintain personal and professional development opportunities
- Care for and take responsibility for any student within our College
community as required
- Attend Parent Information Evenings, Open Days, interviews and other
events as required
- Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings and staff devotions
- Participate in policy and program reviews and developments
- Embody a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, being flexible
and reflective, developing teacher practice
- Other duties as directed by the Executive Principal or delegates

All applicants should note that this role description is not intended to be a
prescriptive document and therefore _may_ evolve_ _as the position develops and forms.

**Selection Criteria** _These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing and _
- determine the successful Teacher. _

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**_ _**
- Demonstrated commitment to the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College
- Accreditation and Training Requirements: (1) Meet or be able to meet the
requirements of teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, (ii)
Either accreditation as a teacher within Lutheran Schools **or** a commitment to
complete the level of accreditation required according to current LEA staffing
policy, (iii) Current Anaphylaxis qualifications **or**a commitment to gaining these
qualifications prior to commencement. (Note that GLC will provide opportunities
for teachers to maintain this qualification at the end of each year)
- A professional approach to contemporary teaching and learning
- Demonstrated skills and quality experiences relevant to the position
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Qualifications and experience relevant to the duties and responsibilities
- Current VIT Registration

**Classification Terms a