Senior School Teacher - History and Georgraphy
Westminster School
South Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 27/01/2022
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2021
Job overview
Fixed term full-time (1.0 FTE) contract position available for 2022.
About Westminster
Westminster is a leading coeducational, Early Learning to Year 12, day and boarding Uniting Church school. We aspire to be the best school for an exceptional education, developing individuals of great character to achieve more than they thought possible. We want Westminster to have a world class reputation, renowned for a genuine focus on wellbeing, inspired by our values of kindness, resilience, mindfulness, curiosity, courageousness and inclusivity.
About the History and Geography Teacher
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior School Teacher to join our Humanities and Social Sciences faculty on a full-time (1.0 FTE) fixed term basis for 2022.
Specialising in and teaching History and or Geography across years 7 – 12 you will be an enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator who builds positive relationship with students, parents and colleagues and collaborates with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
Applicants with experience teaching Stage 2 Research Project will be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Plan and organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs in line with the Australian Curriculum and Faculty curriculum documentation
- Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes
- Develop, apply and record a range of assessment strategies that provide informed and timely feedback to students
- Utilise the School’s Learning Management System to enhance individual learning and provide timely feedback to students and parents regarding academic progress.
- Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture
- Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- Contribute to collegial discussions and planning to improve the learning outcomes for students
- Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the School.
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally specialising in History and Geography.
- Demonstrated passion for teaching, particularly History and Geography.
- 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 1:1 laptop program
- The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress
- The capability to work cooperatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning outcomes for students
- Regular and up to date professional knowledge and learning
- Support for the ethos of an independent, coeducational, Uniting Church school
- Involvement at SACE level (moderation, marking) and relevant professional organisations is desirable
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 Careers - www.westminster.school
For further information about this role please contact humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mr David Wallage, Head of Senior School.
Applications close 9am Friday 1 October 2021. Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.
Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.
Attached documents
About Westminster School
- Westminster School
- 1-27 Alison Avenue, Marion
- South Australia
- 5043
- Australia
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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