Primary School Teacher / Primary School Music Teacher

Primary School Teacher / Primary School Music Teacher

Primary School Teacher - International Independent School

Permanent part-time/ full-time position from January 2022

The German International School Sydney (GISS) is currently seeking an experienced, committed and passionate Primary School Teacher (Years K to 4), preferably with additional qualifications to teach music to join our team at the start of Term 1 in 2022. 

The GISS is a small international school offering a bilingual education programme (German and English) from Preschool to the bilingual IB-Diploma. It is registered by NESA and accredited by the Federal Republic of Germany as a German School Abroad.

The school is a highly reputable co-educational school that has a rich history of quality education and aims to provide an enjoyable workplace for its staff. GISS has been awarded “Excellent German School Abroad” in September 2017; and its Preschool has recently achieved the rating “Exceeding National Quality Standards” in all 7 quality areas.

Successful applicants are required to have:

• current NESA teacher accreditation (or be eligible for accreditation, which requires an appropriate tertiary teacher qualification)

• the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents

• the right to work in Australia

• the ability to speak German is desirable 

• WWCC clearance

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform conscientiously and competently the duties, both teaching and non-teaching, as assigned by the Head of Primary or the School Leadership Team

• Perform such duties as are customarily rostered and shared by all staff, and such other duties as may be agreed upon by the Head of Primary or the School Leadership Team and teacher.

• Continue and further develop the Primary School’s music program (Junior and Senior Choir, String ensembles, violin class)

• Take part in professional development activities and other in-service courses provided by the GISS or recommended by the Head of Primary or the School Leadership Team.

• Help foster good relations between parents, the community and the school. 

• Help promote a spirit of unity among the staff

• Be actively involved in supporting the school’s co-curricular activities and special events.

• Plan effectively for deep learning using the Curriculum through a structured inquiry-based approach. 

• Effectively monitor, assess and report on student performance.

• Report to parents at interview and through written reports.

• Respond to the needs of individual students as required.

• Supervise classes of absent teachers when required.

• Perform playground and bus duty on a regular basis.

• Guide student behaviour positively and maintain a healthy learning environment.

• Attend Parent-Teacher Interviews and Parent Information Evenings when required.

Key descriptors and skills:

• Demonstrated effectiveness and experience as a teacher for primary students

• Being a team player and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and colleagues

• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities

• Being committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population in a bilingual learning environment

• Embracing the culture of a multilingual community in an inclusive, non-selective school

• Experience in teaching students with diverse learning needs is desirable

This position will commence on the 27th January 2022 with induction and staff development days. 

Application:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please submit your application to the School’s Principal Dr Lorenz Metzger (Jobs1989@giss.nsw.edu.au).

Applications in ONE PDF document should contain:

• a cover letter stating the reasons why you are applying for this position;

• a current CV that clearly details experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities;

• any additional information you may wish to submit; and

• the names and contact details of two professional referees.

Applications close 30th November 2021.