Secondary Maths/Science Teacher

Position Description

Secondary Teacher

MATHS/SCIENCE (ability to teach Stage 6 advantageous and possible leadership opportunity)

Work Unit Summerland Christian College

Classification CSA Teaching Award

Reporting to: Head of Secondary

Accountable to: Executive Principal

(12 month contract with possible extension)
Summerland Christian College is K to 12 College located in Goonellabah on the NSW North Coast. The College also offers a transition to Trindy (transition to Kindergarten) program. The College is governed by Centre Church Lismore and is affiliatedwith Christian Schools Australia. The College has provided interdenominational Christian education in the local area for 44years. Continuing to grow it is now in the process of double streaming from Kindergarten to Year 12.

While Summerland Christian College caters for children from Christian families, it welcomes enrolments from those willing to support an education based on Christian values. The 5 Core Values below inform all aspects of the College.

The Living Word;
Personalised Education,
Academic Achievement;
Partnering with Parents; and
Christ Centred

**Your Opportunity**

We seek someone who can make a broad contribution to teaching in the Maths and/or Science areas (ability to teach Stage 6 advantageous and possible leadership opportunity).

**Essential Criteria**

Personal Christian commitment, Church involvement and ability to teach with a Christian world view;
Demonstrated ability to deliver quality teaching and learning programs in your nominated areas to maximize learning using current research and evidence;
A willingness to work collaboratively with parents, College staff and members of the wider community in order to establish and maintain productive partnerships to achieve educational outcomes.

**Role, responsibilities and accountabilities**

Your role as Secondary Teacher at Summerland Christian College includes:
Plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the NESA Professional Standards for Teachers; and relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends;
Maintain teaching competency and currency of knowledge of relevant curriculum programs as required by the College and other relevant statutory authorities;
Support students through interaction with them in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices;
Provide for the physical, social, cultural and emotional wellbeing and physical safety of students whilst at the Collegeand enhance their overall development towards effective citizenship and responsible adulthood through participation in timetabled, non-timetabled and planned extracurricular activities;
Assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes;
Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, College Leadership Team, Principal, Board and other stakeholders;
Participate in the collaborative development and evaluation of curriculum (the sum total of all learning experiences) and regularly monitor, through observation and evaluation, the effectiveness of the learning/teaching program; and
Participate as appropriate, in school decision making processes and professional development.
College staff expectations

**As an employee at Summerland Christian College you are required to**:
Exhibit behavior, through word and action, which reflects the ethos and Christian foundations of the school;
Abide by the Staff Code of Conduct and Child Safe Policies;
Be familiar with and follow school policies and procedures;
Carry out your responsibilities to the best of your ability and in a Christian, safe and professional manner; and
Reflect on your own work performance and seek further training or professional development opportunities to update your knowledge and skills to serve the College.

**Personal competencies**

In this role at Summerland Christian College you will display:
Confidentiality, tact and sensitivity to staff, students and their families;
Outstanding judgement;
High level integrity;
Agility to adapt to a constantly changing environment;
Strong improvement orientation;
Excellent communication skills;
Participation in and contribution to teams; and
The outworking of Christian qualities.
Summerland Christian College is a child safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

**How to Apply**: Please view the Position Description and provide a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role, a current CV and a short response to the essential criteria outlined in the position description to: