Technologies Specialist Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a

proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they

thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged

in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in 1961,

Westminster's vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by

School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.

Position name Technologies Specialist Teacher

Area of School Preparatory and Senior School (as required)

Employment

Conditions

Westminster School Inc. Teaching Staff and School Assistants

Enterprise Agreement 2024

Key Relationships

All teachers are responsible to the Principal. On a day to day basis,

teachers are responsible to the Head of School and the

Deputies/Curriculum Leaders and collaborate with the school's

teaching team.

Position Overview:

A teacher at Westminster shares primary responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning, assessment

and reporting in the School. Teacher's must have and maintain higher order knowledge in the disciplines

taught and in contemporary pedagogy. All teachers are expected to model life-long learning, be at the

forefront of pedagogical practice and strive to be working towards the HALT descriptors of the Professional

Teacher Standards. All Westminster Teachers are professionals who maintain the highest standards of

preparation for teaching and learning, student management, personal presentation and punctuality.

Key Responsibilities

All teachers must be working at proficient level, as described by the Professional Teacher Standards, and

demonstrate that they are working towards the HALT descriptors in their every day practice.

1) Know students and how they learn:

• Differentiate teaching and learning activities to meet the specific learning needs of all students

• Ensure NCCD data is entered into the schools learning management system, as directed by the school.

• Collaborate with class teachers to design learning experiences, assessments and support or extend

students during learning experiences

2) Know the content and how to teach it

• Demonstrate an expert knowledge of the Technologies curriculum and cross curricular links with Science

and Mathematics

• A sound knowledge of primary level coding and robotics is essential. Additional skills in this area would

be desirable

• Plan and apply a high level of content knowledge and teaching strategies to develop engaging teaching

activities, in line with the Westminster Teaching and Learning Framework

• Embed effective strategies to improve students' literacy and numeracy achievement and support the

school to strive to continually improve performance in all standardised assessments.

3) Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

• Plan collaboratively with Year level teaching teams

• Develop authentic links with the Technologies, Science and Mathematics Senior School teams

• Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students

• Plan and organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs in line with the

Australian Curriculum and school curriculum documentation

• Have proven experience in designing innovative and dynamic integrated units of work that are curriculum aligned

• Integrate ICT and other technologies in a relevant and meaningful way

• Create a productive and stimulating learning environment and employ a range of effective teaching strategies

and resources which engage all learners

• Utilise the School's Learning Management System to enhance individual learning in line with the school's

expectations for lesson preparation

• Assist students to become independent learners, critical and creative thinkers and problem solvers

• All teaching staff are expected to contribute to the Pastoral Care program as directed.

4) Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

• Create a productive and stimulating learning environment and employ a range of effective teaching strategies

and resources which engage all learners, as well as handling instances of non-compliance with the school's codes

of behaviour and uniform

• Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements, policies and procedures.

5) Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

• Design innovative multi-disciplinary assessments that allow students to share their understanding in a variety of

different ways

• Work collaboratively with Year Level teams to design, implement and moderate assessments

• Utilise the School's Learning Management System to provide timely feedback to students and parents regarding

academic progress, in line with the school's expectations for assessment and reporting

• Abide by the school's assessment and deadline policy.

6) Engage in professional learning

• Be highly skilled in the use of a variety of technologies and be at the forefront of STEM education

• Be willing to undertake continuous Professional Development to remain at the forefront STEM education

• Contribute to collegial discussions and planning to improve the learning outcomes for students

• Demonstrate open commitment to sharing good practice

• Identify and plan professional learning needs and engage in professional learning

• Seek constructive feedback to improve professional knowledge and practice of self and support others in doing

the same.

7) Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

• Meet professional ethics and responsibilities of the Teaching profession and follow the associated school policies

• Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues

• Be actively involved in co-curricular activities outside of class hours as agreed with the Head of Activities

• Undertake yard duty and other supervisory duties in a committed and attentive manner

• Contribute to staff meetings, staff briefings, House meetings, year level/faculty meetings, other planning and

interest groups and Professional Learning activities

• All employees are expected to contribute fully to the life of the School

• Other responsibilities as the Principal may from time to time require.

Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications

• Expert knowledge and understanding of the Science, Mathematics and Technologies curriculum

• Proven experience in delivering innovative STEM based education to multiple year levels

• Skills in the areas of coding and robotics

• High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice

• To be working at least at proficient level, as described by the teacher professional standards, striving towards

working at the HALT descriptors

• Regular and up to date professional knowledge and learning

• Involvement at relevant professional organisations

Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, empathic, resilient and optimistic educator, who shows a commitment to the school values

• Be a committed life-long learner who is open to feedback and strives to continually improve their practice

• A high level of organisational ability: is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced

environment

• The capability to work co-operatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning outcomes for

students

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with

managers, peers, staff, parents and students

• Demonstrates a high level of discretionary effort

• Able to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a team.

Safety and Wellbeing

All staff must:

• Take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to protect, the health and safety of both themselves and

others

• Report all accidents, incidents and hazards to their supervisors as soon as is practicable

• Read and abide by all WHS policies.

Conditions of Employment

• All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia

• Teachers must have current registration with Teachers Registration Board of South Australia

• All staff must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to Westminster's Child Safety and Wellbeing policy which

includes holding a current Working With Children Clearance.

• All teaching staff must have completed current First Aid training

• A 6-month probationary period applies to all new employees.

Updated: September 2024