(Ability to teach Textiles and Design would be an advantage)

Permanent Full Time commencing Term 1, 2027

Established in 1998, Penrith Anglican College seeks to nurture and develop empowered learners with

strength of character who know and follow Christ and serve others. Throughout its history, the College

has established itself as a place of academic rigour and care, producing graduates who reflect the

College's values of compassion, integrity, courage, humility and perseverance. We are experiencing

continued, strong enrolment growth across the College as we increase the number of streams in

Primary and Secondary.

Position Title Technologies Teacher

Department Technologies Department

Award/Agreement Remuneration, duties and conditions will be as per the Independent
Schools NSW (Teachers) Co-operative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025
(or as revised).

Status Permanent Full Time

Reporting Head of Technologies and Director of Studies

Key Working Technologies Department, Secondary Directors/Executive Staff, and
Relationships relevant Head of House.

Teaching Load The teaching load will be determined annually by the Principal and will
reflect the learning, wellbeing, cultural, community and administrative
responsibilities of the role.

Role Summary

Technologies Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching programs

aligned to Penrith Anglican College Learning Culture, policies, and practices. This role will ideally

include teaching Stage 4 Technology Mandatory, Stage 5 and Stage 6 Food Technology, and Stage 6

VET Hospitality. Technologies Teachers are committed to continuous improvement and the pursuit of

excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Demonstrate ongoing practice that meets the Australian Professional Standards of Teachers.

- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the NSW syllabus documents for Technologies

Stage 4 to 6, teaching timetabled classes as required.

- Ability to teach some combination of Stage 4 Technology Mandatory, Stage 5 and Stage 6

Food Technology, and Stage 6 VET Hospitality. Ability to teach Textiles and Design would be
an advantage.

- Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching and learning programs that incorporate

differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across a range of

abilities, including the development of literacy and numeracy skills.

- Adhere to all curriculum expectations and deadlines as set out by NESA and the College.

- Align teaching practices and curriculum with the Christian faith.

- Incorporate the language and habits associated with the College Learning Culture within regular

classroom practice, establishing high expectations and empowering students to develop as

reflective, relational, resilient,



and resourceful learners.

- Gather NCCD-related evidence as part of ongoing processes and structures.

- Create and maintain a positive and engaging learning space for the students.

- Establish and maintain effective classroom management and discipline practices to ensure

students are safe and supported as they learn.

- Incorporate strategies to promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT.

- Ensure meaningful and effective assessment practices to inform programming, teaching and

reporting.

- Provide regular and timely feedback to students and their families regarding progress,

achievements, behaviour, and application using accurate and reliable records.

- Critically engage in professional learning to update knowledge and practice.

- Support and promote the College’s pastoral care and wellbeing programs, diverse co-curricular

programs and extra-curricular events such as but not limited to involvement in carnivals, camps,

excursions, co-curricular activities, and events.

- Lead a Mentor Group with students from Year 7 to Year 12.

- Attend meetings, parent-teacher interviews, events, and playground duties as required.

- Implement relevant programs, policy, and legislative requirements, including the College’s

Code of Conduct, to ensure student wellbeing and safety.

- Take part in compliance training as required.

- Undertake any other duties as directed by the Principal.

Skills and Attributes

- Have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and regularly attend a Christian church.

- Accept Penrith Anglican College’s Statement of Faith and live a lifestyle consistent with this.

- Ability to build positive relationships that nurture and empower students with a diverse range of

needs to achieve their full potential.

- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and solve problems creatively.

- Extensive skills in the use of ICT, particularly Microsoft programs, CANVAS and Edumate (or

a willingness to be trained in these platforms).

- Highly developed organisational and planning skills.

- Attitude of continuous improvement, completing all tasks with diligence.

- Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for education.

- Demonstrated ability to be reliable and responsive to needs within a dynamic school

setting.

- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a range of

people,



including staff, students, parents, and community members.

- Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively as a productive and creative member of a team.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and always represent the best interests of the College.

- See also the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

Qualifications/Accreditation

- Relevant qualifications (from an approved and recognised tertiary institution) in Education and

Technologies such as:

- A Bachelor of Education (Secondary – Technology and Applied Studies)

- A Master of Teaching with relevant undergraduate degree.

- Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) and Certificate III in Hospitality

- Be accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

- A valid WWCC number

- First Aid Certificate (if applicable)

Child Safety

Penrith Anglican College is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the Child

Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child

protection legislation and ensure that the College’s Child Safety policies and procedures are

implemented at all times. Education has an important role to support children and young people and to

identify where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare or wellbeing at risk. All College staff

have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their roles,

and to provide support to children and young people.

It should be noted that, while detailed, this role description is not exhaustive and the Principal may, at

their discretion, vary these responsibilities as required by the learning, wellbeing, cultural, community

and administrative requirements of the College.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the following:

- A completed Application for Employment as a Teacher form.

- A signed Penrith Anglican College Statement of Faith

- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (no more than two pages).

- A Curriculum Vitae.

- Three Referees, one of whom should be your Church Minister or Pastor.

- Copies of qualifications.

- Current Working with Children Check Number for paid work.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as we may commence the interview process prior

to the closing date. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found. Penrith Anglican College

reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation.

Applications should be addressed to:

Mrs Felicity Grima

Principal

[email protected]

Please visit penrith.nsw.edu.au/explore/employment to view the application closing date.

📌 Technologies Teacher (Orchard Hills)
🏢 Penrith Anglican College
📍 Orchard Hills