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 otherwise 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. As such, holding the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools as articulated in the Policies and Procedures 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 in ways that are consistent with those beliefs, in order to provide an authentic Christian witness.
This role requires the Teacher to practice, deliver and contribute to religious education in a manner that is consistent with the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and to model 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 devotions, and leading student devotions and prayer time. Accordingly, the modelling of an authentic Christian life is a core requirement of the position, reflecting the foundational contribution the position makes to the maintenance of the religious ethos of the school.
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 Your work for the organisation involves serving and supporting students and their parents, in order to provide an effective witness to the Christian beliefs articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools. Each is expected to work as a member of a team serving and supporting each other in the various tasks to which God has called them. Each team member is expected to contribute positively to the maintenance of a Christ-centred, pleasant, purposeful, productive, and safe workplace.
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 for entering 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 that you model Christian principles by example, at all times 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, meet various needs of unique students, and produce significant educational outcomes. 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, continued assessment development, 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, online platforms, and data management software. Maintenance of proficient accreditation/registration as a teacher; and compliance with the requirements of the APST. The duties in addition to teaching 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. Teach in the classroom. Additional duties as assigned. 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 prepare an environment and culture of biblical perspective enhancing significant outcomes for students. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as a relational, empowering educator. Be pastorally committed to creating an environment of care for nurturing students. Establish your abilities according to the requirements of the job as listed above. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr