Academic Position | Junior School
Part-time 0.6 - 3 Days | Temporary
Danebank is one of the leading Christian girls' schools in Australia with a wonderful reputation and proud
history of excellence and innovation in thinking, learning and care.
We nurture and inspire girls to flourish
through inclusive and powerful educational opportunities.
We aspire for each girl to become all she is purposed to be.
Our guiding values are compassionate service, creative collaboration, respectful relationships, courageous
optimism, personal excellence, loving kindness and taking responsibility.
The life of our school is anchored in a
Christian foundation and our worship and spiritual life is grounded in the Anglican tradition.
The very essence of
our motto - Ut Prosim That I May Serve - reflects our intention for each girl to develop meaning in her life, to
grow in faith, to serve others and to contribute to society into the future.
Our ApproachOur approach to education is futures-focused and holistic: we integrate student wellbeing, learning and
personal development to help shape the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual aspects of each
individual.
Our StaffDanebank acknowledges and values the contribution that all staff, teaching and operational, make to the
achievement of the School's strategy and is committed to supporting all staff in their endeavours.
Danebank staff are passionate about learning and deeply committed to the wellbeing and growth of each girl.
Our heart to serve and vision to improve drives our collaboration, innovation, professional growth and pursuit
of the best for ourselves and our community.
Staff enjoy working in our engaging environment.
Position DescriptionThis Position Description is a guide only and is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties
attached to this position.
The Position Description is subject to review and modification by the Principal, in
response to the strategic direction of the School and the development of the skills and knowledge of the
position.
Reporting Manager Head of Learning Enrichment Junior School
Role Purpose All teachers have the responsibility to support Danebank's aspiration and intent, upholding its core values and Christian foundation.The Learning Enrichment Teacher, as part of a wider Learning EnrichmentTeam, will work with Junior School Students in Literacy Learning support,identifying students' learning needs and administering and coordinatingsupport programs for students.The Learning Enrichment teacher delivers an inspiring and differentiatedlearning program through high quality teaching in order to develop deepunderstanding and develop students as reflective and powerful learners.The teacher ensures professional compliance, supports policy and followsschool procedures and systems.Every teacher is expected to be involved in the learning, student care,outdoor education and co-curricular programs as these are pivotal to theholistic development of each student.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Actively support the Christian ethos of the school, modelling a Christianexample in all activities.Create inclusive, safe and supportive learning environments that modelTeaching and Learning
Maintain a sound understanding of the content and structure of the NESA curriculum and contemporary learning.
Support students to learn how to learn, developing individuals asself directed, powerful learners.




Plan and teach well-sequenced teaching and learning programsthat engage students and promote learning.
Provide rigorous academic learning, supporting students to achievetheir personal best and pursue learning growth throughpersonalisation of learning.
Implement best practice teaching and learning strategiesappropriate to the learning of the girls.
Monitor and assess student learning and growth and analyse datato inform and improve teaching practice.
Inspire and engage students and to develop in them a love andappreciation of mathematics.
Ensure that positive and constructive feedback is provided tostudents in a timely manner to improve the students'
Maintain all administrative records to a high standard includingprogrammes and registers, attendance, wellbeing, NCCD,assessment and reports.
Review and action incoming studentreferrals.
Identify and monitor incoming EAL/D students via a range ofspecialised assessment tools including formal and informal,diagnostic and formative assessments.
Create and update EAL/D student Learning Profiles and ESL Scales.
Determine the need for students to be supported for the EAL/Dsmall group program.
Provide a New Arrival Program for students who are new toAustralia and provide resources and lesson adaptations for theirclass teachers.
Provide Stage 2 and Stage 3 EAL/D programs which advance theprogression level of Oral Interaction, Reading and Responding andWriting across all KLAs.
Produce or purchase resources required for the EAL/D program.
Lead small group instruction and work collaboratively with teachers in the classroom.
Support classroom teachers in the implementation of personalised
Work closely with the students and parents in conjunction with our Junior School bilingual teacher's aide.
Attend parent/teacher interviews, stage, faculty, and school meetings as required.
Share updates to EAL/D policy and procedures and Professional Development opportunities with staff.
Work in partnership with teachers to implement aspects of learning plans for groups of students.
Lead small group instruction.
Adapt lessons for individual students under the guidance of their subject teachers.
Share knowledge and resources, develop skills and ensure bestpractice principles are applied across the Junior School and Danebank's professional learning community.
Actively seek appropriate and timely career development.
Engage in the regular performance appraisal process and professional development practices of the school.
Participate in accreditation processes.
Possess effective communication skills and relate well with allstudents, teachers, and PAOS
Able to work to deadlines while maintaining a standard of
Model the school values at all times.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the area for which he/she will be responsible.
Demonstrate the ability to plan, set goals, evaluate progress,
Demonstrate a willingness to be committed to several tasks as required and manage time well to ensure quality outcomes.




Adhere to a holistic approach to student learning, engaging with the school's Becoming Framework for student development.
Work in collaboration with Stage Coordinators and departmentalcolleagues to address student management and behavioural issues.
Work collaboratively to deliver the Student Wellbeing programs,refer students to specialist staff where required and liaise withmiddle leaders as appropriate.
Establish rapport with students and provide ongoingencouragement to support students' emotional and social.
Maintain professional confidentiality on information about students.
Provide the appropriate duty of care and supervision of students.
Professional Development
Share knowledge and resources, develop skills and ensure bestpractice principles are applied across the Junior School andDanebank's professional learning community.
Actively seek appropriate and timely professional development.
Engage in the regular performance appraisal process and professional development practices of the school.
Participate in accreditation processes.
Communication and Engagement
Establish and maintain effective and respectful relationships withstudents, staff and parents.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers.
Plan and participate in excursions.
Respond to parent enquiries regarding curriculum and student matters in a timely manner to ensure positive outcomes for
Prepare meaningful feedback and reports regularly to students andparents.
Be available to assist students out of class where needed, vianegotiation between teacher and students.
Attend chapel services
Attend other School events (e.g. theatre productions) and maintain an active connection with the broader community.
Any other duties as may be required by the Principal and/or Deputy and/ or Experience
Experience
A commitment to the Christian mission of Danebank,demonstrating a commitment to Christian teaching practice.
Essential Qualifications
Qualification in education
Accredited with NESA
Working with Children check required
Qualification in Teaching English to speakers of other languages (e.g. TESOL)
Experience teaching Stages 2 and 3 EALD.
Workplace Health and Safety
All Danebank staff have a responsibility to comply with the School's WHS policies, procedures and practices and contribute to a healthy and safe workplace culture.
Child Protection
Danebank is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, putting the needs and interests of our students first.
All Danebank staff are required to complywith applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the School's Child Safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do.
This includes maintaining a child safe culture,adopting strategies and taking action to promote child wellbeing, andkeeping students safe from harm.
The School has zero tolerance for childabuse.
Classification Independent Schools (Teachers) CMEA **** (depending on experience and accreditation)
Document Information
Prepared by Deputy Principal Junior School
Prepared date October ****, reviewed Aug26
Approved by Principal
Approved date
Additional notes
Acknowledgement of receipt of position description
I have received a copy of the Position Description and have read and understood its content.
Employee Signature Date
Danebank is a member of the Anglican Schools Corporation
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📌 Eal/D Learning Enrichment Teacher (New South Wales)
🏢 DANEBANK Anglican School For Girls
📍 New South Wales