Prep/ Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Prep/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (12 mth contract)

Located only 3 hours from Sydney and nestled in the heart of the wine and food region of Orange NSW, Orange Anglican Grammar School stands apart with its holistic approach to education. Ensuring every child's unique potential is recognised and nurtured, OAGS fosters self-discovery, academic depth, and real-world skills. OAGS stands for more than just a well-rounded education. Our Pastoral Care framework recognises each student as a unique individual and supports them socially, emotionally, and spiritually on their pathway to success.

Our Co-educational Prep - Year 12 community is secured in love, prepared through learning and ignited by service. We believe that every student is more than just a statistic; they are part of a caring community that values aspiration, resilience, and personal success. OAGS graduates are known for their grounded and determined confidence in their ability to achieve, and their compassion for others. It is our Christian faith that compels us to inspire our students to develop their gifts and talents, so that they can, in turn, make their part of the world a better place.

At Orange Anglican Grammar School our staff have a service mindset. They are innovative, highly organised professionals who are collaborative, expertly trained and have a grounding in the Christian faith. They are focused on teaching and learning, and are enthusiastic about making a whole-school contribution. Our staff are the backbone of our community - they are dedicated to bringing out the best in our students and in each other.

Our community is steadily growing—not just in size, but in opportunities and reputation. With continued growth in enrolments, we are now seeking a passionate and dedicated Prep/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to join our team at Orange Anglican Grammar School.

The Early Learning Years are a critical time of development for young children in order to establish the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. In Prep, children are immersed in a world of play-based learning, investigation and inquiry led by an experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated team of professionals.

The focus of our Prep programme is on building social skills, developing children's confidence and promoting the acquisition of fundamental knowledge and skills across a range of areas including literacy, numeracy and physical movement. The Prep curriculum uses the latest educational pedagogy and research to best prepare children for their first formal year of education in Kindergarten. Children are introduced to the phonics, reading and numeracy programs used in the primary school, giving them a head start in their development of key skills.

Our Prep students are an integral part of our school community and are involved in the weekly primary school Chapel, Assemblies, special events and peer support programs. Similarly, they also have access to the Secondary School Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Food Tech classroom and the school playground areas to further enhance their learning.

The Successful applicant must have the capacity to build positive and effective relationships with students, staff and parents to enhance student care and academic outcomes.

Essential criteria for this role:

·       Orange Anglican Grammar School is a proudly Child Safe Organisation, putting the best interests of children and young people first. All staff at OAGS are required to comply with the applicable Child Safe legislation and ensure that the Schools Child Safe policies and procedures are implemented at all times. All employees must have a valid Working with Children Check

·       Active and committed to the Christian faith and ethos of the school

·       Relevant tertiary qualifications for the position and NESA teacher accreditation.

Prep operates as a 'Kindergarten Minus One" program, falling under the School's policies and procedures. As such, it is a requirement for Prep teachers to have a NESA number

·       Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the NESA Kindergarten syllabus

·       Be an exemplary teacher

·       Be committed to the use of educational technology in the classroom and beyond

·       An understanding of and commitment to student care and discipline

·       Be team builders, fostering collaboration and commitment

·       Exercise leadership with integrity, loyalty and honesty

·       Be committed to collaboration across all levels within the School community

·       Well-developed written, organisational and communication skills

How to Apply:

·       A cover letter addressed to The Director of Primary

·       A resume including your WWCC Number and DOB (for verification)

·      Download a teacher application form from our website and

Email all documents to: 

Employment screening of applicants will apply, including verification of applicants' Working with Children Checks before interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as applications are received and interviews may commence prior to 14 November Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Orange Anglican Grammar School: a school within the Anglican Schools Corporation