Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)
The College is currently seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Head of HSIE.
Experience in teaching HSC Legal Studies and/or HSC Geography will be an advantage, but not essential.
About Norwest:
Location: Riverstone NSW
Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney.
With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, the service of others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.
Your Role:
Teaching students to develop a better understanding of the world around them including history, culture and systems.
Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students' needs to maximise student learning.
Mentor and pastor students to help them better understand their purpose.
Lead and motivate a highly skilled team of educational professionals.
About you:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship , as well as the following skills and experience:
Be a highly committed professional and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of students.
Be an excellent classroom practitioner and communicator.
Be committed to academic excellence with high expectations of students.
Possess strong interpersonal skills, valuing relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Collaborate with colleagues in developing integrated learning experiences for junior students.
Have demonstrated ability to assist students to achieve Band 6 success.
Be committed to your own professional learning and growth.
Be pastorally minded and comfortable with openly sharing your faith.
Have an understanding of the wellbeing needs of adolescents.
Be willing to actively contribute to the co-curricular life of the College.
Additional responsibilities as you undertake the Head of Faculty role:
Provide innovative strategic leadership and support to your faculty for sustained academic improvement.
Lead and support your team's development and administration of inspiring learning programs and assessments.
Lead your faculty to deliver quality teaching and learning experiences for students that reflect innovative 21st-century learning.
Ignite your passion for the College's Building Purposeful Lives (BPL) learning framework, embracing a learning powered approach to your teaching and learning.
Attentively monitor compliance with NESA requirements.
Discerningly manage the faculty budget.
We offer:
Access to ongoing professional development training.
Be part of a supportive work environment that values the well-being of its staff.
Work within a faith-based environment and contribute to the spiritual growth of students.
Competitive remuneration & benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice.
Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training.
Guidelines for Application:
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number or clearance letter and must be able to live and work in NSW.
Applications close on Monday 13, January 2025.
Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process.
Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the application close date.
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