HSIE Teacher Full time | Temporary (Maternity leave position)

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 belong and become all she is purposed to be.

Our guiding values are compassion, truth, integrity, respect, responsibility, understanding and character. 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 Approach

Our 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 Staff

Danebank 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 Description

This 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.

Key Competencies, Skills and/ or Experience

• A personal Christian faith and commitment, demonstrating a commitment to Christian teaching practice.
• Expertise in teaching HSIE subjects.
• Ability to deliver effective pedagogy in an innovative and engaging manner.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
• Professional and personal integrity.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Proactive and innovative.
• Technologically literate and experienced in the integration of technology 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 related subjects.
• Accredited with NESA.
• Working with Children check required.
• Willingness to teach Stage 4 and 5 Geography
• Ability to teach HSIE subjects (Economics, Business Studies) to HSC level

Desirable:

• Experience teaching Legal Studies

Applications close 4pm, 14 February 2022

NOTE: Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the deadline.

Please note

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Do not apply through this website. Applicants must complete the relevant forms available at www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/employment

Please read the full job description at www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/employment

Hard copies of the application form, a relevant cover letter, resume and supporting documents must be submitted to:

Dr Emma Burgess, Principal

Email: employment@danebank.nsw.edu.au

Mail: Danebank An Anglican School for Girls, 80-98 Park Road HURSTVILLE NSW 2220