Secondary Teacher - Northern Territory Christian Schools
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
ADVENTURE AWAITS – Secondary Teacher Are you ready to inspire the next generation of thinkers, writers and leaders? NT Christian Schools is seeking a passionate Secondary Teacher to join our group of Christian schools across the Northern Territory in ****.
At Northern Territory Christian Schools, we believe in education that grows both the mind and the heart. Our teachers are committed to helping students engage critically with the world around them while grounding their learning in a strong Christian worldview. Here, faith, learning and character go hand in hand.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: NT Christian Schools is home to 6 schools across the NT, from ELC age 3 to Year 12. With remote and regional campuses, there has never been a better time to apply your knowledge and experience of education to a Kingdom cause.
Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future generation in the Territory with Northern Territory Christian Schools. 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'.
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. NT Christian Schools exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction. Applicants must be able to teach religious education, lead, and otherwise assist in religious practices and observances.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Preparing teaching programs that have a biblical perspective, can meet various needs of unique students and produce significant educational outcomes, in line with the College scope.
Teach in the classroom with a high level of expanding competence in pedagogy that is current, school-based, teaching practices and classroom management and behavioural support skills.
Complete 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 Australian Professional Standards of Teaching.
The duties in addition to teaching include activities associated with administration, review, development and delivery of educational programmes and co-curricular activities.
Undertake duties required to support the campus such as, but not limited to, attend school camps, assemblies, complete playground, lunch, recess and detention supervision duties.
Teaching in the classroom, completing assessments and reports.
To undertake other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
Selection Criteria (Essential)
A committed Christian actively involved in your local church.
Proven ability to effectively model Christian values as expressed in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and to give an authentic witness to those values.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as a relational, empowering educator; supporting work with students, staff, parents and the broader community.
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.
What We Offer (pro-rate per appointment)
Six (6) weeks annual leave + stand-down.
12% employer super contribution.
Long Service Leave pro-rata after five (5) years of continuous service.
Fifteen (15) days per year of personal leave annually.
Up to eight (8) weeks paid maternity leave for eligible employees in addition to government.
Continued professional development in-person conferences and online e-learning.
Opportunity to study with the National Institute of Christian Education, paid by NT Christian schools.
Tuition discounts for your children if they attend an NTCS school.
Financial and practical assistance to relocate to the Territory.
Eligibility to be redeployed to another one of our regional or remote campuses.
Salary sacrificing.
Access to counselling assistance with the employee wellbeing program.
BUPA Health Care corporate rates.
Application Instructions
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