PDHPE Teacher
International Grammar School
Ultimo
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Term 1 2020
Job overview
Role Description
International Grammar School is a vibrant and dynamic P-12 School located in the heart of Sydney’s educational and technology precinct. The School has a current enrolment of 1250 students in a multi building campus.
This full time temporary position calls for a dynamic and enthusiastic PDHPE Teacher passionate about classroom teaching, sport and outdoor education. The successful candidate will teach across the Primary School and lower years of High School.
The position is a temporary contract for Term 1 2020, replacing a staff member on parental leave.
Essential Skills
The successful applicant will have:
• Experience in teaching both Primary and Secondary School.
• Passion and evidence of contribution to outdoor education.
• Strong understanding of the curriculum.
• A strong understanding of safe practices in conducting practical lessons.
• An ability to work with others on collaborative projects.
• Well-developed competencies in ICT.
• A thorough understanding of the NSW curriculum.
Applicants must have a current Working With Children Number for NSW and hold or be eligible for accreditation with NESA (formerly BOSTES). Please ensure that your application includes details of both your WWC check and NESA accreditation.
Please include the following in your application:
• Cover Letter
• Current CV
• Copies of your relevant qualifications
• Contact details of at least two referees
Applications must be received by 4pm on 19 November 2019.
Please visit www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au for more details on how to apply. Applications should be addressed to the Principal.
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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