English Teacher (Senior English)

Endeavour College (see more jobs from this school)

Mawson Lakes, SA 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English , Religious Studies / Studies of Religion

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 November 2024


Endeavour College is seeking to appoint a fulltime permanent English teacher, with significant experience teaching senior English to Stage 1 & 2 students, as well as to students across Years 7-10. Experience and ability to teach Christian Living would also be well regarded.

<p>The position has the responsibility for the planning, organisation, implementation, and delivery of quality instructional programs within a secondary learning environment, and will also have responsibility for a designated Care Group. </p><p>We envision an experienced teacher with a proven record in education, a true passion for English and literature, committed to excellence in Christian co-education, and an understanding of Restorative Practices, and the principles of Lutheran education to join our team.</p><p><strong>Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and will close by Monday 25 November 2024. They are to be submitted by clicking on the &#39;Apply&#39; button to view a copy of our position description and following the prompts.</strong></p><p>Endeavour College values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships with students and staff. All staff are expected to participate in the school&#39;s extracurricular program. Being able to actively support the aims of a Christian school is essential.<br /><br />Endeavour College aims to develop a culture where relationships are valued and members feel connected, safe and respected. This approach fosters an optimal learning environment to fulfill staff and students&#39; God given abilities for life and community. Core to this framework is a focus on Restorative Practice which emphasises working with Endeavour College community members to address behaviour and value relationships. It calls community members to make a personal transformation from a focus on the self towards a focus on others and the common good, and as such it reflects the model of Christ in terms of dealing with others.</p><p><strong>The Endeavour Way is:</strong></p><p><strong>LOVE</strong> - it&#39;s about reflecting the unconditional LOVE of God by showing respect, compassion and kindness in our relationships.</p><p><strong>COURAGE</strong> - it&#39;s about accepting that it takes COURAGE to own our behaviour, take responsibility for our actions and share our experiences with others.</p><p><strong>FORGIVENESS</strong> - it&#39;s about showing FORGIVENESS and acceptance towards ourselves and others with grace.</p><p><strong>HOPE</strong> - it&#39;s about resolving issues in a way which brings HOPE to our relationships and instils faith in our capacity to fulfil our God-given abilities.</p>