Senior School Teacher - English
Teaching Subject:
English
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 24 November 2024
Contribute to the work of the English and Literacy Faculty, to see great student learning outcomes.
<p><strong>Full-time Permanent appointment commencing Term 1, 2025</strong><br /><strong>Head of House Opportunity – Position of Responsibility, 3 Year Tenure</strong><br /> </p><p><strong>About Westminster</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Senior School Teacher – English</strong></p><p>We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced English teacher to join our English faculty. You will be an enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator who builds positive relationship with students, parents and colleagues and collaborates with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. Teaching qualifications essential, and the ability and willingness to teach to Research Project is desirable but not essential. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to:</p><ul><li>Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning</li><li>Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes</li><li>Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture</li><li>Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the School</li></ul><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications, and an experienced teacher of English for Years 7 to 12</li><li>Current (or ability to attain) SA Teacher Registration </li><li>Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes</li><li>High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice</li><li>The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress</li><li>The capability to work cooperatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning outcomes for students </li><li>Accreditation as a Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (or working towards) will be viewed favourably</li><li>Support for the ethos of an independent, coeducational, Uniting Church school.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities:</strong></p><ul><li>Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator</li><li>A high level of organisational ability; is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with managers, peers, staff, parents and students</li><li>Able to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a team</li><li>Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement</li><li>A team player demonstrating a ‘whole School’ and ‘whole child’ perspective</li></ul><p>A position description is available on our website under Careers <a href="https://www.westminster.sa.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">www.westminster.school</a> </p><p>For further information about this role please contact the <a href="mailto:humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au</a></p><p>To apply, please submit via Seek, your resume and cover letter addressed to Ms Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning.<br />Applications close 9am Monday 25th of November 2024 and may be reviewed as received.<br /> </p><p>Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.</p><p><i><strong>Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.</strong></i></p>