Job Description

Middle and Senior School Teacher – Science

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School: Trinity Christian School – Canberra ACT

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12d ago , from Christian Schools Australia

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As a teacher you are responsible for creating a learning environment where powerful learning is at the heart of the classroom where students know how to learn and where personal effort, excellence and achievement are valued and celebrated.

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You will work collaboratively as part of our teaching team with support and oversight provided by the Heads of School and Science Coordinator, who oversee the implementation of a rich and invigorating learning experience for our students.

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Ongoing positions available and both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.

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Key Areas of Responsibility

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These duties must be carried out in a manner that is God honouring and consistent with the school's vision to provide a Christ-centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service.

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Learning and Teaching

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- Teach from a biblically based Christian worldview.
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- Create and develop a learning setting that is exciting, engaging and flexible.
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- Empower learners to communicate, create and innovate in a globally connected world.
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- Equip your students to navigate, use and analyse technology and content from a Christian perspective.
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- Support and equip your students to set, monitor and achieve their personal goals as learners.
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- Demonstrate an understanding of how students learn and implement effective classroom teaching strategies to develop and build powerful learners.
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- Engage with and maintain administrative records for school based and external requirements.
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- Operate as part of a team with colleagues and school leadership to continually improve learning, teaching and student outcomes.
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Student Wellbeing

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- Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of students within a Biblical framework.
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- As a class/pastoral care group teacher, lead the promotion and development of wellbeing within your class and provide support and leadership of the general progress of your students.
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- Build rapport with individual students and their families and encourage the holistic growth of each student.
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- Employ effective strategies for managing student expectations and wellbeing as well as developing positive partnerships with School families.
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Professional

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- Have an up-to-date knowledge of teachers' professional duties, standards and duty of care in a Christian school.
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- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
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- Contribute to the corporate life of the School through effective participation in meetings and working groups.
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- Take responsibility for your own professional development and growth in relation to the School's strategic priorities, policies and practices.
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- Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the School.
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Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by

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- Following Work Health and Safety instructions and policies.
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- Reporting accidents and hazards.
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- Generally caring for own safety and that of others, including visitors, students, parents and volunteers that may possibly be affected by actions or inaction.
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Other duties

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- Participate in and support the faith community of the School through prayer and communal worship activities.
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- Model the faith and values of the School in interactions with colleagues, students, parents and the wider community.
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- Attend staff meetings on days when rostered to attend for work.
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- Attend the annual whole staff retreat.
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- Attend devotions on days and times when at work. All staff are welcome to voluntarily attend staff devotions outside of their allocated work times.
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- Participate in school activities requiring staff participation.
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- Other duties as required.
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Experience, Knowledge and Attributes

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- A personal acceptance of the Lordship of Christ and regular attendance at a Christian church (a church holding a doctrinal position compatible with the Doctrinal Basis of the School).
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- A sharp, research-informed progressive vision of learning and teaching and the capacity to create a rich and invigorating learning environment in a Christian learning community of excellence.
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- A gifted, dynamic teacher with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the development and educational needs of students and apassion for encouraging them in faith in Jesus Christ.
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- Excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge.
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- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to relate with compassion, humility, grace, strength and integrity to students, families and staff.
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📌 Middle and Senior School Teacher - Science (Canberra)
🏢 School: Trinity Christian School
📍 Canberra