Primary Teacher (Temporary full time)
International Grammar School
4-8 Kelly Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Term 3 2020
Job overview
International Grammar School is a secular coeducational school located across five sites in Ultimo and Glebe. We educate 1270 preschool to Year 12 students in a unique multilingual environment.
The Primary School seeks to be innovative and dynamic in teaching and learning. We have a multicultural staff and student body with a focus on global learning. All primary students undertake a considerable portion of their learning in a language other than English, however, this role does not require language instruction.
We are seeking an outstanding Primary Teacher to join our dynamic and vibrant Primary School. This temporary role, replacing a staff member on maternity leave, will commence at the start of Term 3, 2020 to the end of Term 4 2020, teaching a Kindergarten class.
Applications are invited from qualified and passionate teachers, with strong communication skills, who have the capacity to inspire in their students a love of learning and show care and compassion in all their interactions.
The successful applicant will display an ability to work with others on collaborative projects, as well as to show initiative with their teaching and learning strategies. They will have well developed competencies in ICT and its use in the creation of authentic and meaningful learning experiences. A thorough knowledge of the NSW Primary Curriculum is an important aspect of this role.
Please visit www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au for more details on how to apply. Applications should be addressed to the Principal.
Applicants for this position must hold a current NSW Working With Children Check and be accredited to teach in NSW.
Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2020
About International Grammar School
- International Grammar School
- 4-8 Kelly Street, Ultimo
- New South Wales
- 2007
- Australia
International Grammar School is an independent, co-educational school catering to students from pre-school to Year 12. Located in the inner-city suburb of Ultimo, the school has approximately 1129 students and 110 teaching staff.
The school was established in 1984 with just 44 students. The school’s vision was to provide students with a globally-focused bilingual education, rich in the study of music and the arts. The school has had many homes, and in 1997 it moved to its current location on the historical site of the Dalgety Woolstore.
Principal
Shauna Colnan
Facilities
Facilities include science labs, nine music rooms, two libraries, languages rooms, specialist computer facility, a senior computer centre, a music technology room, a drama and music performance space, three design and technology rooms, visual arts rooms, outdoor art terraces, a rooftop garden, a rooftop basketball court, all-purpose hall and a modern gym with climbing wall.
Curriculum
International Grammar School’s pre-school curriculum includes language and music lessons. The school follows the NSW Education Standards Authority which adheres to the Australian Curriculum. In primary school students in Years 1 to 6 participate in 80 minutes per day of immersion in their second language. In secondary school students begin a third language and new students to the school are given beginner language classes.
School ethos
International Grammar School’s overarching goal is “to equip students to be world ready” with three key action areas: limitless learning, empowered students and a sustainable future.
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