About Us
Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. We are located in Orchard Hills at the foot of the Blue Mountains with easy access from the M4 motorway.
As our motto suggests, we Strive for the Highest in everything we do and represent. At PCS, we value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ-centred and rich learning experiences, enabling them to live significant and abundant lives. We adopt a whole-school approach that brings consistency to our PCS 'Great Learning, Well People' framework with strong pastoral care and a commitment to academic and personal excellence.
About the Position
We are seeking a suitably qualified and collaborative candidate for this temporary (one-year) full-time position, with the potential for extension. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator who is a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church. In a key area of learning where innovation and real-world application is important, we expect you to integrate dynamic pedagogies and technology to give our students the competitive edge needed to engage well in their post-school world.
About You
With the ability to drive and facilitate a deep love of learning in students, your Christian faith will be evident in your ability to integrate an authentic Christian worldview into every learning experience. You will have a clear understanding of differentiated learning and assessment, catering for the individual needs of students. Along with NESA accreditation and holding a current Working with Children Check, you will need to demonstrate the following:
Recent Stage 5 and 6 HSIE experience, with experience in Business Studies highly desirable (new graduates are still encouraged to apply)
Collaborative, innovative, and effective practice
Strong interpersonal and written skills
A demonstrated capacity to work and contribute as a member of a curriculum and pastoral team
Flexibility and interest in working in an innovative and dynamic environment
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
Excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms
Benefits
We offer:
Staff discount on school fees
Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
Access to extensive resources as part of an ELC-Year 12 school
Professional learning opportunities and development
Competitive salary
Applications close 4.00pm Monday, 21 October
How to apply
Visit the PCS website http://pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment to complete the Employment Application form. Please email your application and supporting documents to ******. Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.
Penrith Christian School is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child protection legislation and ensure that the School's Child Safety policies and procedures are implemented at all times.
Education has an important role in supporting children and young people and identifying where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare, or well-being at risk. All School staff have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their roles, and to provide support to children and young people.
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