English Teacher

**English Teacher**

Full Time (Commencing T1, 2025)

The College is currently seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic English teacher to support our students as we grow young people of faith, character, and purpose.

**About Norwest**:
Location: Riverstone NSW

Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, the service of others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.

For more information, please visit our website

**Your Role**:

- Be a dynamic part of the English team, collegially creating rich learning experiences that strengthen students academically and with their general dispositions.
- Previous experience or capacity to create resources, assessment tasks and lessons that align with the new Stage 4-5 English Syllabus, including the meaningful inclusion of technology and project-based learning experiences where appliable.
- Have the capacity to teach Stage 6 courses, and knowledge of syllabus requirements, as well as an understanding of NESA requirements for Stage 6 English Courses.
- Have strong communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to build strong connections with students, staff and the wider school community.

**About you**:

- be a highly committed professional and have a desire make a difference in the lives of students;
- be an excellent classroom practitioner and communicator;
- be committed to academic excellence with high expectations of students;
- possess strong interpersonal skills, valuing relationships with colleagues and stakeholders;
- collaborate with colleagues in developing integrated learning experiences for junior students;
- have experience with Stage 6 learning, including teaching the New Stage 6 Syllabus (and demonstrated success);
- be committed to their own professional learning and growth;
- be pastorally minded and comfortable with sharing your faith;
- have an understanding of the wellbeing needs of adolescents; and,
- be willing to actively contribute to the extra-curricular life of the College.

**We offer**:

- Access to ongoing professional development training.
- Be part of a supportive work environment that values the well-being of its staff.
- Work within a faith-based environment and contribute to the spiritual growth of students.
- Competitive remuneration & benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice.
- Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training

**Guidelines for Application**:
**Applications close on Friday 27 September 2024