Introduction
NT Christian Schools is a Christian organisation. It exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction. Accordingly, in furtherance of the religious ethos of NT Christian Schools, all staff will be required to deliver or contribute to religious education, to lead or assist in the conduct of religious services, and engage in religious practices and observances. As representatives of NT Christian Schools, it is a genuine occupational qualification of such roles that applicants hold and act consistently with the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools, including as articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools.
NT Christian Schools exists to provide a thoroughly Christian education and to give effective witness to the biblically based religious beliefs of the Company. Holding the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools is a genuine occupational qualification of this role.
You are expected to have a clear understanding of, and unqualified commitment to the biblical basis, including as articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools, and to act both in the workplace and in other contexts in ways that are consistent with those beliefs, in order to provide an authentic Christian witness.
This role requires practicing, delivering, and contributing to religious education in a manner consistent with the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and modeling a life consistent with those beliefs. This will be evident in supporting the teaching of the Australian curriculum from a biblical worldview, participating in and leading staff and student devotions and prayer time, and sharing your personal testimony. Accordingly, the modeling of an authentic Christian life is a core requirement of the position.
All employees for NT Christian Schools are to be committed to ensuring child safety, health, and wellbeing practices are followed and upheld, as guided under current legislation.
General Expectations
Our staff at Palmerston Christian College take their duty to provide a high-quality teaching and learning program seriously. The consistent academic results and family-like school culture are evidence of the care and commitment of staff. PCC desires to support students and staff in being lifelong learners, assisting them in continuous growth and development.
These responsibilities and duties are underpinned by expectations of generosity, openness, teamwork, effectiveness, efficiency, attention to detail, pleasant working relationships, and maintenance of an effective, Christ-centred, and safe work environment.
Primary Role
Teachers are to assist the principal to build and maintain a healthy strength-based learning community within the college. The teacher is responsible, in the context of the school, to enter into a partnership with parents to offer students the nurture and opportunities that will allow them to discover and reach their full potential within an intentionally designed 'learning space'.
Within this community, it is a core requirement of this role to model Christian principles by example, acting in a manner consistent with the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools, in order to provide an effective witness to the beliefs of NT Christian Schools. This role requires the teacher to teach religious education consistent with the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing teaching programs that have a biblical perspective and can meet the various needs of unique students.
Maintain a high level of expanding competence in pedagogy and classroom management skills.
Completes record keeping related to classroom performance for the purpose of report creation and mandatory government reports.
Work as a collaborative learner, committed to flexible teams pursuing excellence.
Experience in, or willingness to learn, using technology including computers and online platforms.
Maintenance of proficient accreditation/registration as a teacher and compliance with the requirements of the APST.
Duties include activities associated with administration, review, development, and delivery of educational programs and co-curricular activities.
Undertake duties required to support the campus such as attending school camps, assemblies, and supervision duties.
To undertake other duties as directed by the Principal.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
A committed Christian actively involved in your local church.
Prove an ability to effectively model Christian values as expressed in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools.
Demonstrate or be willing to develop the ability to draw upon the beliefs articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as a relational educator.
Be pastorally committed to creating an environment of care for nurturing students.
Hold appropriate experience and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.
An educational professional with growing knowledge of your learning area, pedagogy, and innovation.
A willingness to learn, grow, accept coaching and feedback in pursuing excellence.
Further Requirements:
Must hold a valid Working with Children (Ochre) Card.
Must have a valid NT police check within the last 12 months.
Must hold a current NT Teachers Registration.
Must hold a current NT Driver's License.
Must hold a current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to obtain.
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