Academic Position | Senior SchoolHSIE TeacherPermanent / Full Time - Business Studies, VET Business Services and GeographyDanebank is one of the leading Christian girls' schools in Australia with a wonderful reputation and proudhistory of excellence and innovation in thinking, learning and care.
We nurture and inspire girls to flourishthrough 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 andpersonal development to help shape the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual aspects of eachindividual.Our StaffDanebank acknowledges and values the contribution that all staff, teaching and operational, make to theachievement 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 pursuitof 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.1Position Title HSIE TeacherReporting Manager Head of HSIERole Purpose All teachers have the responsibility to support Danebank's aspiration and intent, upholding its core values and Christian foundation.The HSIE teacher is passionate about learning and deeply committed to thewellbeing and growth of each student.In partnership with their Head of Department, the HSIE teachercollaborates, shares teaching practice, and brings innovative ideas topromote a culture of continuous improvement.The HSIE teacher delivers an inspiring and differentiated learning programthrough high quality teaching in order to develop deep understanding anddevelop students as reflective and powerful learners.
The teacher ensuresprofessional compliance, supports policy and follows school procedures andsystems.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 andResponsibilitiesActively 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 ofthe 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.
● Purposely integrate literacy, numeracy and ICT into teaching andlearning programs.
● Regularly monitor and assess student learning and growth andanalyse data to 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.2Professional Development● Share knowledge and resources, develop skills and ensure bestpractice principles are applied across the department andDanebank's professional learning community.
● Actively seek appropriate and timely professional development.
● Engages in the regular performance appraisal process andprofessional development practices of the school.
● Participates in accreditation processes.
● Adhere to a holistic approach to student learning, engaging withthe school's Becoming Framework for student development.
● Work in collaboration with Head of Department, departmentalcolleagues and Year Coordinators to address student managementand 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 aboutstudents.
● Provide the appropriate duty of care and supervision of students.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 studentmatters 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 maintainan active connection with the broader community.Any other duties as may be required by the Principal and/or Head of SeniorSchool.and/ or Experience● A commitment to the Christian mission of Danebank,demonstrating a commitment to Christian teaching practice.
● Experience in teaching senior HSIE subjects, specifically BusinessStudies, VET Business Services, and Geography.
● Ability to deliver effective pedagogy in an innovative and engagingmanner.
● Effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to workcollaboratively with colleagues and parents.
● Professional and personal integrity.
● Flexible and open to change.
● Proactive and innovative.3● Technologically literate and experienced in the integration oftechnology into every aspect of students' learning.
● Willingness to actively engage in co-curricular activities.
● Commitment to personal and professional development.Essential Qualifications Essential:● Qualification in secondary education.
● Tertiary qualification in HSIE subjects.
● Accredited with NESA.
● Working with Children check required.
● Capable of teaching Stage 6 Business Studies, and Business Services● Ability to teach junior Geography.
● Capacity to teach CommerceWorkplace 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 safeworkplace 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 comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuringthat the School's Child Safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do.
This includes maintaining a child secure culture,adopting strategies and taking action to promote child wellbeing, andkeeping students safe from harm.
The School has zero tolerance for childabuse.Classification Independent School (Teachers) CMEA **** (depending on experience andaccreditation)4Application InformationApplications addressed to:Mail: The Principal, Danebank School, ***** Park Road, Hurstville, ****Please complete the Application for Employment Teacher form, to be considered for this position.This form is available on the employment page of our website.
close Please refer to the advertisement details.NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.
Interviews may begin as suitableapplications are received and the position may be filled prior to the closingdate.Danebank is a member of the Anglican Schools CorporationDocument InformationPrepared by Head of HSIEPrepared date June ****, reviewed Aug ****Approved by PrincipalApproved date With requisition, **********Additional notesAcknowledgement of receipt of position descriptionI have received a copy of the Position Description and have read and understood its content.Employee Signature Date5
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📌 Senior School Hsie & Business Teacher (Sydney)
🏢 DANEBANK Anglican School For Girls
📍 Sydney