Teacher jobs in Central Coast NSW

Introduction:
St Philip’s Christian College Gosford is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

Christ first
Serve one another
Strive for excellence
Do what is right
Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

Description:
SPCC Teachers have an important responsibility to both teach and minister in their gifts so that children and young people receive an excellent education with holistic foundation, embedded in Christian values, for the whole of life. This will be done in close collaboration with the school executive and strict compliance with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant syllabus, policy and procedures, while upholding the mission and values of the College.

We therefore seek Christians who are professionally and personally committed to bring their evangelical and Biblically based beliefs, values and practices to this ministry of supporting Christian Education.

Casual Teachers are responsible for delivering the curriculum material provided for the class and to provide a duty of care to students in the absence of the regular teacher.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:
Deliver prepared subject matter in a way that demonstrates:
clear alignment with Biblical principles and sound doctrine
strong subject knowledge
current educational research
well-developed practice
capacity for student engagement
consistency with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant NESA syllabus, policy and procedural documents, and to the ‘SPCC Whole of Life Framework' to enhance and strengthen students’ learning habits
effective collaboration in team planning and/or team teaching

Conduct various pastoral care and welfare duties which include but not limited to the following:

Share devotions and pray with students.
Support the spiritual, physical, social, emotional well-being, and safety of students by building safe, supportive, and respectful in various settings.
Respond to pastoral care issues efficiently and in a timely manner, which may include offering relevant support to families in need.
Conduct and attend parent interviews regarding students with additional and/or behavioural needs.
Create supportive learning environments that cater to all student learning needs and manage behaviour effectively, in accordance with College policies and procedures (Ex: proper wearing of school uniform).
Assist in the diligent coordination and supervision of students during regular school activities and/or special events in and outside the campus grounds such as playground time, camps, services, excursions and the like.

Oversee, execute and manage the day-to-day administrative and operational needs of the College in an efficient and effective manner. These include the following:

Assess and record student progress carefully and appropriately, and provide timely feedback to students while actively engaging them in the learning process.
Maintain accurate student attendance records.
Prepare, review and present relevant reports, documents to various stakeholders.
Identify, assess and appropriately manage risks associated with planned learning activities in accordance with College policies and procedures and relevant WHS regulations
Where possible, ensure that learning can continue if unavoidable absence occurs, by providing appropriate lesson plans for colleagues.
Attend weekly staff meetings and after school events as required .

Attend to and comply with any other reasonable direction that is within the limits of Teacher’s skills, competence, training and/or experience as given by the Supervisor and/or Principal.

WE’LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY

As a member of the St Philip’s team, we are committed to advancing your God-given purpose and potential by supporting your personal and professional growth, while approaching the changing needs of the future with confidence and ingenuity.

Note: All SPCC employees are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment. They are also committed to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and strictly complies with work health safety standards.