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Preparatory School ELC Teacher

Preparatory School ELC Teacher

Westminster School

Marion

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
10/05/19

Job overview

Part-time (0.5), 1 year fixed-term contract – Commencing June

About Westminster 

Westminster School is a leading coeducational, day and boarding Uniting Church School located in Marion, south-west of the city. We promote being courageous, curious, inclusive, kind, mindful and resilient and aim to instill these values in both our students and our staff.

Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education for students Preschool to Year 12.

About the ELC Teacher

Teachers at Westminster are highly professional persons who should indicate the highest standards of personal presentation, preparation for teaching and learning, punctuality and student management. The building of a positive relationship with students, parents and colleagues is an expectation. All staff members are expected to participate fully in the life and co-curricular activities of the School.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • To maintain an ELC environment which is stimulating, focused and engaging, and which reflects the School’s values and ethos.
  • Keep abreast of any specific student needs and support these in the ELC.
  • To assess student work and grade student performance accurately and promptly in line with agreed policies and procedures, and to moderate assessment tasks with other staff at their year level.
  • Keep abreast of trends and developments in pedagogy.
  • ​Incorporate the essential knowledge and skills of the Early Years Learning and National Quality Frameworks into teaching and learning programs and align these with the Westminster framework.
  • Participate as a partner in planning, implementing and evaluating School policies relating to curriculum.
  • Cater for, and be inclusive of, the diverse needs of learners.
  • Assist with displays, special events and activities to support student learning.
  • Maintain positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education qualification
  • Demonstrated passion for, and experience in, teaching ELC students
  • Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
  • High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice, including creative and confident use of an IWB.
  • The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the ELC environment and to monitor, and respond to, student progress.
  • The capability to work co-operatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning outcomes for students.
  • Regular and up to date professional knowledge and learning
  • Involvement at relevant professional organisations

Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities:

  • Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator
  • A high level of organisational ability: is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast paced environment
  • High level of communication skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with managers, peers, staff, parents and students
  • Able to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a team
  • A commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement

A position description is available on our website under the Careers tab. 

For further information about this role please contact our Human Resources team, humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au

To apply, please submit via Seek, your resume and cover letter addressed to Mr Grant Bock, Head of Preparatory School by Wednesday 27 February.

Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.

Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.

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About Westminster School

+61 8276 0276

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We offer superb facilities set on 23 spacious  hectares, more than 40 subject choices in Year 12, around 200 sporting teams,  activity clubs and ensembles, outstanding wellbeing programs and teachers who  are leaders in their field. Westminster provides the best resources for an  exceptional all-round education, giving boys and girls from Early Learning to  Year 12 every opportunity to achieve all-round excellence. Established in 1961, Westminster School is a  leading coeducational independent day and Boarding School in Marion, a  south-west suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, close to beaches and the city.  We are affiliated with the Uniting Church, active members of Round Square and  the World Leading Schools Association, both international networks of innovative  schools. Westminster has around 1200 students from Early Learning to Year 12 who  are given every opportunity to be their best every day.


Principal

Simon Shepherd


Vision and Values 

Westminster’s holistic approach to education ensures  that the social, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing of each student  complements their academic success. 

Our Aspiration: Westminster, where you can achieve more than you  thought possible.  

Our Mission: To provide an exceptional education for students,  Preschool to Year 12. 

Our Values:  The Christian ethos of our School community is  underpinned by our values:
                                 KIND CURIOUS COURAGEOUS INCLUSIVE MINDFUL RESILIENT

Academic Overview 

At Westminster, we aspire to  provide every student with an exceptional all-round education. We are a leader  in education and offer an extensive range of subjects (currently around 40 in  Year 12).  

The Melbourne Declaration, made by all  Australian Education Ministers in 2008, set two goals to be met; the first that  Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence; the second that all young  Australians become successful learners, confident and creative individuals,  active and informed citizens. 

Everything we do here at Westminster aligns with  these basic principles.  Our curriculum gives students every  opportunity to achieve their own excellence. We continually revitalise our curriculum  across all year levels to ensure it is current and relevant, addresses the  capabilities required by ACARA (Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting  Authority) and meets the requirements of the SA Certificate of Education (SACE)

As  students progress through school, they need greater choice to create their own  adventures.  Additionally, we need to account for students  who perform at different levels by continuing to support and challenge them with  tailored learning plans. Academically gifted children deserve to have their  needs met as must those who need academic support. Education content and  delivery is constantly evolving to ensure that we achieve the best learning  outcomes for our students.

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