English Teacher - Secondary

Be responsible to the Leader of Learning - English and work alongside highly competent, experienced and enthusiastic staff. They will be expected to have a knowledge and understanding of both the existing and new NESA 7-12 English Curriculum.......

The College Headmaster is inviting applications from exceptional English Teachers who are active Christians for the position of English Teacher - Secondary. The role is suitable for both experienced and graduating teachers. The role will commence as soon as the successful applicant is available.

The successful applicant will be registered with the New South Wales Educational Standards (NESA) and be accredited as Conditional, Provisional, Proficient or an Experienced Teacher. The teacher will be responsible to the Leader of Learning - English and work alongside highly competent, experienced and enthusiastic staff. They will be expected to have a knowledge and understanding of both the existing and new NESA 7-12 English Curriculum. The role is suitable for both Experienced and Graduate English Teachers who are active Christians. However, a willingness to teach Stage 6 English Courses is preferred. An ability and willingness to use a variety of teaching and learning techniques and to extend and provide for students according to their individual gifts and ambitions are essential.

Wollondilly is a co-educational Christian College operated by the Anglican Schools Corporation. It is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational College located in pleasant rural surroundings at Tahmoor, about 60 minutes from Sydney's CBD. The College strives for educational excellence in a Christian context and includes modern, permanent, air-conditioned buildings. Wollondilly Anglican College endeavours to provide a disciplined, caring, learning community where students and staff pursue excellence and lives are transformed for Christ's glory. With approximately 1,300 students, it has grown to be a College of choice for those in the Wollondilly Shire and surrounding districts.

At Wollondilly Anglican College we focus on three strategic areas - excellence in Learning, Care, and Culture.

• Learning - We will provide high-quality teaching in every classroom, and in every lesson so that all students experience consistently high levels of academic growth.
• Care - Our aim is for every student to be cared for, feel connected to teachers and peers, and experience the safe, loving community that Jesus calls us to provide.
• Culture - We will support all staff and students, within a Christ-centred community, to achieve and contribute to the continued high expectations of the College.

The successful applicants would be committed to growing in and contributing to these three strategic areas at the College.

Why join the team at Wollondilly Anglican College?

Wollondilly Anglican College:

• is a leading PreK-12 College in the Wollondilly region, situated on approximately one hundred acres of beautiful grounds, with modern facilities and surrounded by natural bushland
• employs faithful Christian staff creating a supportive Christian work environment
• is focused on quality learning, care and culture
• has a staff wellbeing committee made up of staff across the College to facilitate support and care for all staff
• has a high retention rate of experienced educators
• has a strong student culture of high expectations of learning, behaviour and presentation
• provides opportunities for developing leadership skills
• utilises an established mentoring and professional development program to support new teachers
• runs an ‘onboarding program’ for all staff regardless of background or experience to help facilitate their induction into Wollondilly
• is part of The Anglican Schools Corporation, incorporating a broad cross section of independent schools across NSW, with benefits and entitlements transferable across the network
• is actively involved in the local community including the Thirlmere Festival of Steam, WAC Kids Care Meals Ministry etc
• is located within reasonable travel time to Wollongong, the Southern Highlands and South Western Sydney
• is supportive of staff in applying for NESA HSC marking as we value the professional development staff receive by doing this
• provides meals when events are run such as parent teacher interviews, college carnivals and end of terms lunches

Personal skills, attributes and expectations:

It is expected that the English Teacher will:

• Be a committed Christian who is growing in faith and actively involved in a Church
• Teach 7-12 English subjects in a manner reflected in the syllabi designed by NESA
• Be an Experienced or Graduate English Teacher
• Be an enthusiastic and passionate educator
• Incorporate evidence based pedagogy into their teaching and learning practices and be familiar with and willing to learn about Explicit Instruction
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Understand and be able to demonstrate how they differentiate the curriculum
• Understand and be able to effectively extend Gifted and Talented students
• Foster staff cooperation and commitment
• Conduct themselves with integrity, loyalty and honesty
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the significance of ICT pedagogy in 21st Century education
• Display high levels of organisational and communication skills
• Be committed to collaboration across all levels within the College community
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to co-curricular College activities, particularly Public Speaking and Debating
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to co-curricular College activities. This will involve hours outside of the regular College day
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend expected College events
• Undertake other roles as determined by the Headmaster

Applications should include a reference or referee details from the Minister of the Church they currently attend.

Wollondilly Anglican College is committed to upholding child-safe principles and ensuring the well-being of all students. We adhere to the Child Safe Standards and require all staff to actively contribute to a culture of safety, respect, and care. Successful applicants must support these values and comply with all relevant child protection policies and legislation.

To apply, please download and complete the Application Pack.

Only applicants who complete the application pack located on the College's website will be considered for the position.

The role will commence as soon as the successful applicant is available.

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 and the position will be removed from our website.