The Secondary TAS Teacher inspires students to see their design endeavours as part of a greater purpose, emphasising that work—whether in Design, Engineering, Software or Food Technology. TAS teachers need to be proactive in sourcing and developing resources that engage, inspire, and challenge students, while ensuring lessons remain safe, relevant, organised and impactful......
Position Purpose
The role of the Secondary TAS Teacher is to deliver high-quality Christian teaching and learning programs aligned with the TAS curriculum. This includes fostering student engagement and skill development in areas such as Design and Technology, Food Technology, Industrial Technology, Software Engineering, and other practical based disciplines.
Organisation Environment
Belmont Christian College operates within a unique and spiritually nurturing environment that combines strong academic and wellbeing foundations with Christian values.
The College is a leading Christian P-12 school in the Newcastle region that has experienced growth in recent years with over 900 students and 150 members of staff.
The Secondary TAS Teacher inspires students to see their design endeavours as part of a greater purpose, emphasising that work—whether in Design, Engineering, Software or Food Technology—can be meaningful and fulfilling when aligned with God’s values as a way to serve humanity and improve human flourishing. As many of our areas are continuously advancing, TAS teachers need to be proactive in sourcing and developing resources that engage, inspire, and challenge students, while ensuring lessons remain safe, relevant, organised and impactful.
Key Accountabilities
Area of Accountability |
Major Activities |
Performance Indicators |
Christian Leadership |
Demonstrate a Christ-like example in the College ensuring that:
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Strategies and actions are aligned to the College’s vision and mission. Conduct is aligned to behaviours outlined in the Statement of Faith and Codes of Conduct. |
Technology Integration and Practical environment |
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Effectively incorporate technology to enhance learning outcomes. Ensure smooth transitions between theoretical and practical lessons. Deliver curriculum-aligned programs across practical subjects. |
Classroom and Activity preparation |
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Ensure timely setup and safety of classrooms and equipment. Maintain tools and materials for practical activities. |
Teaching and Curriculum Delivery |
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Deliver engaging, curriculum-based lessons with practical and theoretical components. Supervise student safety in workshops and labs. Adapt teaching methods to diverse learning needs. |
Parental Communication and Liaison |
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Communicate regularly with parents on student progress. Participate in parent-teacher meetings and subject information sessions. |
Student Safety and Supervision |
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Monitor student behavior during recess, lunch to ensure student safety. Supervise weekly sports sessions to encourage teamwork. |
Excursions, school musical and sporting events |
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Adhere to WHS requirements and ensure surveillance, student safety and safety compliance |
Non-Teaching Time |
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Quality of Work: Meeting school standards for lesson plans, administrative tasks, and corrected student work. Time Management: Completing tasks on time, including resource preparation and communication. Efficiency: Effective use of time during and outside school hours. |
Staff Meetings |
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Engagement: Active participation in meetings and school committees. Collaboration: Contributing to departmental and strategic discussions. Commitment: Regular involvement in school initiatives. |
Extra Curricular activities |
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Extra-Curricular Activities Student Engagement: Supervising activities like camps, sports, and electives. Safety and Compliance: Ensuring a safe environment and adherence to school policies. Voluntary Contribution: Participating actively in additional school programs. |
Key Communications
Internal communications:
External Communications
Challenges
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Organisation Chart
Selection Criteria
Situated in the Newcastle region, Belmont Christian College is a co-educational College of over 900 students that deeply values child safety.
Located on the narrow scenic isthmus that lies between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean, bordered by 9 Mile Beach. The site is heritage listed and was once the John Darling Colliery. A vision for Christian schooling in the Belmont area was first conceived by members of Belmont Baptist Church and has seen the College grow from humble beginnings with an enrolment of just 12 students in 1982.
We are privileged to journey alongside local families in providing a dynamic, transforming, Christ-centred education.
Our vision is that we might be a Christian community which seeks to nurture and train young people to grow up into Christ. (Ephesians 4:15)
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