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Mandarin Teacher

Mandarin Teacher

Kambala

794 New South Head Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029

Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
Term 1, 2020

Job overview

Inspired learning. Empowering young women of integrity. We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented teaching professional with the ability to teach Mandarin at all levels to join our Languages Department. 

The position is a permanent part-time teaching role on a 0.50 load commencing in Term 1, 2020. The role will initially be teaching Year 7 – 10 classes with opportunity to take on senior classes including IB classes in 2021. 

The key responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to):

• Teaching across a range of disciplines.

• Collaborative programming at all levels.

• Applying knowledge of content/discipline through effective teaching activities and programs relevant to the curriculum stage.

• Designing and implementing relevant learning and teaching sequences using the NSW NESA syllabus.

• Supporting the IB philosophy and learner profile.

• Integrating ICT in teaching and learning to meet syllabus outcomes.

• Using a variety of appropriate teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to make content meaningful to all students.

• Understanding and using database systems to maintain records and track student learning.

• Using student assessment results to evaluate teaching and learning programs and inform further planning.

• Establishing safe and supportive learning environments.

• Managing student behaviour by engaging students in purposeful and worthwhile learning activities.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is passionate about the teaching of Mandarin; 

• has a natural rapport with staff and girls;

• has the ability to engage students and inspire them to achieve the best results;

• possesses a strong academic record;

• possesses a clear understanding of teaching and learning, and sound specialist knowledge and understanding of curriculum;

• is knowledgeable about the effective use of ICT in the classroom;

• is confident in differentiating the curriculum in the classroom;

• will support the co-curricular and pastoral care programs at the school;

• has a commitment to ongoing professional learning; and

• will actively support the ethos of this Anglican Independent School.

The successful applicant will need to supply a current Working with Children Check Number or Application Number.

Please note that only candidates successful in progressing to interview stage will be contacted.

Applications should include the names of at least two referees and curriculum vitae.

Kambala

HR Manager

danielle_kassoua@kambala.nsw.edu.au 

794 New South Head Road

ROSE BAY NSW 2029

Telephone 02 9388 6777

www.kambala.nsw.edu.au

Applications close: 16 December 2019

About Kambala

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  • Kambala
  • 794 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
  • New South Wales
  • 2029
  • Australia
+61 9388 6777

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Kambala is an all-girls, non-selective, Anglican, independent, all-through day and boarding school in New South Wales, serving students from the age of 4-18. The all-through school is situated in Rose Bay, and overlooks the Sydney Harbour. 

Kambala was founded in 1997. The current principal has been there since 2014. It is divided into three sites: the school’s early learning centre, a primary school and a secondary school. The school places a huge importance on IT skills, seeing all students equipped with their own iPad from primary school. It is vital to the all-through school that teachers benefit from professional training opportunities in a welcoming and stimulating working environment. 

Acting principal

Shane Hogan

Facilities 

Kambala boasts a wide range of modern learning facilities across its three campuses, including multi-purpose halls, multiple play areas, a 25-metre swimming pool, a large, well-stocked library, extensive outdoor grounds, science laboratories, photography lighting rooms and sports courts.

Curriculum

The all-through school offers a broad and varied curriculum, including an extensive range of languages - French, Japanese, Latin or Mandarin. In secondary school, pupils work to study towards the International Baccalaureate (IB). Extracurricular activities are available for students to get involved in, ranging from sports to a school choir. There is also private tutoring for students requiring additional help.

School ethos 

Kamala works to inspire and teach students the relevant and skills, knowledge and attitudes that will put them in good stead for their future lives, and nurtures them as respectful, disciplined, inclusive and caring young adults, following the values of humanity, courage, wonder and respect. The school wants to inspire all girls to be the best version of themselves and that are aware of their social responsibilities to society. 

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