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Primary Teacher (Permanent)

Primary Teacher (Permanent)

Wenona School

North Sydney

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
2019

Job overview

 Wenona is seeking a dynamic and passionate Primary educator to inspire our young women through dynamic classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance. Wenona is currently investigating becoming a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme and as such all applicants must be committed to transdisciplinary inquiry and complementing inquiry based learning with the explicit teaching of foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

At Wenona we have an obligation to our profession to ensure the highest quality educational outcomes for our students. We foster a love of learning, inquiry and collaboration through our own role modelling of such practices in our work. We expect our teachers to be committed to their own professional development and to want to make a contribution to the broader educational community.

We view classroom teaching as a clinical practice, whereby teachers refine their skills and reflect on their own performance through the annual Wenona Improvement Cycle. This includes observed practice of our teaching by our colleagues and 360-degree feedback for all teachers.

Wenona supports both academic and support staff to develop their expertise through initiatives such as Wenona Teaching Fellowships, Seeding Grants and ongoing outstanding professional learning that develops and supports career development into the future.

Key priorities

Indications that this job is being done successfully would include:

  • Outstanding professional practice, including demonstrated capacity to differentiate the curriculum
  • A working understanding of the requirements of the NSW Board of Studies syllabi, including the new syllabi that have been implemented since 2014
  • A commitment to facilitating outstanding results for all students, particularly ensuring that student literacy and numeracy results are monitored and tracked and that specific strategies are implemented to improve results
  • Proven ability to ensure teaching and learning activities reflect contemporary pedagogy, including the ability to integrate an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning
  • An ability to plan and implement for authentic assessment that informs teaching and learning
  • A commitment to pastoral care and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of young people
  • An ongoing commitment to professional learning, including making a contribution to the broader educational community
  • An understanding of and commitment to the educational needs of girls and young women
  • A commitment to collaborative teaching practices and an ability to contribute to a Junior School team of professional educators

Education and Experience

  • Outstanding K-6 Teaching Qualifications
  • PYP experience will be highly valued
  • Experience in teaching across K-6
  • NESA Accreditation
  • NSW Working with Children Check

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage and communicate with all stakeholders including students, parents and staff
  • Ability to be solutions focused and data-driven in all decision making
  • Desire to use flexibility and creativity in day-to-day activities
  • A sense of humour

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

Other duties

In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will be required to participate in other areas of the School including playground duties, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and school camps. This role involves the application of discipline and participation in the School’s program for pastoral care. Some of the duties will need to be performed at times outside the normal classroom teaching hours including weekends. These duties will be allocated on an appropriate pro-rata basis. 

Application process

Applicants should apply below, sending a full curriculum vitae, a cover letter which addresses the selection criteria, copies of qualifications and names of two referees. Please direct any questions or enquiries to Ms Michaela Malicki on (02) 9955 3000.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona’s Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the school with a current Working with Children Check. 

Closing date: 3pm Friday 26 October 2018 

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About Wenona School

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  • Wenona School
  • 176 Walker Street, North Sydney
  • New South Wales
  • 2060
  • Australia
+61 9955 3000

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Wenona School is a non-denominational day and boarding school for girls, located in North Sydney. The school was established in 1886. The school is renowned for its excellent reputation as a leader in girls’ education, and a commitment to service that sits at the heart of the school. All staff are committed to their own professional learning and development, striving for excellence as educators and working alongside young people so they can graduate to serve and shape their world.

Principal

Dr Briony Scott

Facilities

The school has outstanding facilities that support the educational program, both within the curriculum and beyond. In 2020 the school opened ‘The Athenaeum’, a STEM, Sport and Wellbeing building that includes an aquatic centre and cardio gymnasium, state of the art Science, Food Technology and STEM labs, alongside a wellbeing space that caters for our oldest Senior College students (Year 11 and 12). The school is a sanctuary within the inner city of North Sydney, and is adjacent to North Sydney Oval, so that students and staff get all the benefits of an inner-city location, but the green space to enjoy and find moments of sanctuary throughout the day. Wenona is currently home to approximately 50 boarders from Year 7-12 who live on campus.

Curriculum

The New South Wales Curriculum (NESA) is employed by the school across all year levels. In the Junior School (K-6) students learn through the International Baccalaureate – Primary Years Programme. The school achieves outstanding results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and is often ranked amongst the best comprehensive and independent schools in the state.  The school is committed to a broad liberal education and our curriculum offerings reflect this depth and breadth across all years.

Student Wellbeing

Student wellbeing complements the academic program and is a vital part of Wenona life. Staff at the school actively support students in their academic and pastoral endeavours. Wenona aims to provide a caring community within which students are known and cared for so that they can develop a strong sense of integrity and purpose. International and local service learning is encouraged to allow students to serve the community. It is hoped that students will graduate to be a positive voice within the local community and beyond.

The Vision

To educate and empower young women, in a global learning community, to serve and shape their world.

The Mission

To provide a preeminent global education for the girls at Wenona by developing a contemporary, innovative and engaged learning community, committed to the inherent value and potential of each child.

The Purpose

To deliver world class, contemporary, relevant education for girls, with a culture based on positive, respectful relationships, a focus on leadership and service.

Wenona’s Motto

Ut Prosim, that I may serve

Since Wenona was established in 1886, ‘Ut Prosim, that I may serve’ has been the School’s guiding philosophy. Age-appropriate Service Learning is embedded in the curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 in the belief that a focus on service enables the girls to become more generous, compassionate, outward-focused individuals, who will go on to make a difference in their communities.

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