<p><strong>About Frensham Schools</strong></p> <p>Established in 1913, Frensham is one of Australia’s most respected boarding and day schools for girls. Frensham Junior School was founded in 1954 and is now the leading academic, co-educational primary school and preschool in the Southern Highlands. At Frensham Schools we inspire students to be critical, ethical and flexible thinkers, equipped to be future leaders in a complex and rapidly changing world.</p> <p>Our passionate and dedicated staff work as a highly professional team that takes the time to consider and support each student’s individual learning, growth and development as independent, empowered young people. In a stimulating living and learning environment, surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, our students are challenged and supported to develop the skills and the motivation to contribute positively to their local and global communities. They are taught to value kindness, resilience, empathy and compassion, and to carry these attributes with them for life, alongside the School’s core values.</p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>Frensham Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic <strong>STEM Tutor</strong> to lead our after-school Senior STEM Club for students in Years 3 to 6. The position is offered one afternoon a week, usually 3.30pm to 4.45pm, with some flexibility on the day and time.</p> <p><strong>About the position:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Teach and build students’ coding and robotics skills, using LEGO SPIKE Prime</li> <li>Coach and support student teams as they prepare for the RoboCup competition. Guide students’ thinking and problem-solving while they do the building and programming themselves</li> <li>Continue the STEM class &nbsp;in Term 4, post competition, with a focus on skill development or a mini challenge</li> </ul> <p>Frensham Junior School is the co-educational primary campus of Frensham Schools. The Junior School has a highly experienced team of staff and is set on a magnificent campus of 10 acres with outstanding specialist facilities for core and extra-curricular teaching and learning.</p> <p>Applicants should be keen to work within a progressive learning environment where latest research guides practice and connection with the wider community of the school is highly valued.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Confident with coding and robotics</li> <li>LEGO SPIKE Prime or RoboCup Junior experience ideal but not essential</li> <li>A patient, encouraging approach with primary-aged students</li> <li>Passion for working with students to build a positive learning environment where children thrive</li> <li>Capacity to use digital technologies purposefully to enrich student learning and engagement</li> <li>Ability to differentiate teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of all learners</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build warm, respectful and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, professional judgement and reliability</li> <li>Approach of open-mindedness, collaboration, enthusiasm and optimism</li> <li>Professional commitment to the values and ethos of Frensham Schools is essential</li> </ul> <p><strong>Commencement:</strong> Term 1, 2027</p> <p><i>All staff at Frensham Schools take an active role in ensuring our Child Protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of all that we do. A Working with Children Check Clearance Number must be provided to the School prior to confirmation of the appointment.</i></p>