Upper Primary Classroom Teachers

Community spirit
- Bayside Location
- Learning Environment built for Boys

**THE COLLEGE**

**The Position**

The College is seeking suitably qualified and experienced **QCT-registered** **Upper Primary Classroom Teachers** for multiple full-time roles, including both permanent and fixed-term contracts, commencing **Term 1, 2025**.

Teachers are required to provide quality education in support of the ethos of the College, by managing classes and students effectively; ensuring cognisance of the syllabus and work program expectations; promoting learning as something to be enjoyed and maximised for each student throughout every lesson; fulfilling the "teacher's role" in and out of class; maintaining good order and discipline; and providing a caring environment.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- The teacher is required to:_
- Perform conscientiously and competently the duties, both teaching and non-teaching, assigned by the CEO & Executive Principal.
- Perform such duties as are customarily rostered and shared by all staff, and such other duties as may be agreed upon by the CEO & Executive Principal and teacher.
- Co-operate with the senior staff in the organisation and management of the College and maintain such records as may be required by the College.
- Take part in professional development activities and other in-service courses provided by the College or recommended by the CEO & Executive Principal or his delegate.
- Help foster good relations between parents, the community and the College.
- Help promote a spirit of unity among the staff.
- Be actively involved in supporting the College co-curricular activities and special events.
- Be positive in support of the College rules, tradition and Christian ethos, both within the College and outside.
- Actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.

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**Specific Tasks**:

- The Classroom Teacher is required to:_
- Demonstrate a capacity for high standards in teaching and learning.
- Plan effectively for deep learning using the Australian Curriculum through a structured inquiry based approach.
- Be willing to work within/learn about the pedagogical framework of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years program.
- Effectively monitor, assess and report on student performance.
- Report to parents at interview and through written reports.
- Respond to the needs of individual students as required.
- Attend all meetings as designated by the CEO & Executive Principal, Principal or Head of Primary.
- Notify the Senior Administration Assistant as soon as possible regarding absence from duty. Work must be set for classes whenever possible.
- Supervise classes of absent teachers when required.
- Perform playground and bus duty and/or car duty on a regular basis.
- Seek permission for excursions from the Head of Primary and complete all necessary documentation.
- Mark the roll each morning and inform the Primary student Receptionist of unexplained absentees via TASS.
- Make routine checks of uniform and personal appearance of students.
- Inspect homework for proper completion; make regular checks of Homework Diaries.
- Manage student behaviour positively and maintain a healthy learning environment.
- Set realistic times and dates for completion of homework and assignments.
- Attend Parent-Teacher Interviews and Parent Information Evenings when required.
- Abide by the dress code as set down for staff at the College.
- Attend Chapel Services and Assemblies as required.
- Attend designated College functions.
- Actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**
- Student Teachers where and when applicable.
- Parent helpers where and when applicable.

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**Skills and Abilities**
- The teacher needs to display the ability to:_
- Articulate their philosophy of learning.
- Inspire, influence and motivate.
- Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues.
- Provide challenging, student-centred approaches to learning.
- Communicate and interact openly and effectively.
- Use technologies effectively in the teaching/learning program.
- Describe their practices in planning, implementing, monitoring, assessment and evaluation.
- Contribute to the life of the College through the classroom and through the co-curricular program.
- An interest or experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program would be an advantage.
- This teacher must also be_
- A self-directed learner.
- Prepared to approach change positively.
- Willing to contribute to curriculum development.
- Flexible in approach and thinking.
- Passionate about teaching and learning.
- Empathetic to the needs of students and parents.

**Education and/or Experience**
- Must hold an appropriate tertiary qualification - Degree in Education.

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