Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a high quality, independent, Anglican, Co-educational P-12 school serving the southern Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and northern New South Wales regions. Located in the Tweed Heads district, ours is the most northern independent school in NSW. We have a close connection with the land, and yet are within easy reach of the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
As an Anglican Grammar School, our values of Compassion, Wisdom and Respect are at the heart of our school and form the foundations of our teaching and learning supported by our cultural values of Standards,Collaboration and Leadership.
Lindisfarne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
Job Description
About the Role
Casual teachers cover classes where regular teachers are absent for a short period of time. It is expected that relief teachers always behave in a manner that is professional, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity for effective communication. These employees must also demonstrate a commitment to achieving best practice in matters relating to student wellbeing, curriculum delivery and feedback. It is also important that they are able to work effectively with all other staff members of the School.
The Classroom Teacher:
Provides a duty of care and “as normal” learning environment in the classroom for students whilst their regular teacher is absent;
Delivers the curriculum material provided by the absent teacher
Actively supervise students to ensure the set work is being completed;
Takes the student roll via SEQTA in every class
Maintains standards of student care and discipline in and outside of the classroom;
Undertakes yard duty and other supervision duties as requested
Promotes the mission and ethos of the School and model appropriate standards of behaviour.
Refers matters of concern in relation to students to the relevant Head of Sub School/Year Coordinators or Heads of House
Desired Skills and Experience
Responsibilities
Teachers must:
Have knowledge of the curriculum of the relevant academic discipline, and an understanding of or an ability to acquire knowledge of the NSW Curriculum;
Demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience against the AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers;
Demonstrate adaptability by teaching across various subjects or year levels as required.
Be accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA);
Demonstrate currency with professional development such as child protection, first aid, or others as required.
Have a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC);
Wear appropriate professional attire;
Have appropriate ICT skills and a preparedness to integrate ICT skills into the learning process.
Applications
To apply for this role, please click on the Apply link. Applications must include:
A Cover Letter
A Current Resume including contact details for three referees
Please email employment@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au if you have any questions. Successful applicants will be required to register with the NSW Standards Authority (NESA) and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School is a Child Safe organisation. The School actively promotes the protection, safety and wellbeing of all students, and requires all staff to be suitable and committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards. All staff employed by Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School are expected to undertake Child Protection training and hold a current NSW Working With Children Check clearance. Please see Working with Children Check (WWCC) for more information.