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Form of workBellfield College have a future focused mindset and maintain a positive and effective learning environment through well-prepared and varied lessons, which cater to the range of student abilities and interests.
Bellfield College is an independent co-educational school, educating young Australians in a nurturing and affirming community. The College promotes the pursuit of academic excellence and social responsibility supporting its staff and families to meet the high expectations for the achievement and holistic development of its students in our local, national, and international communities.
Our educational programs in Junior School support a diverse range of student learning needs. We have a supportive community who take pride in the school and its achievements and actively participate in community events bringing together parents, students and teachers.
At Bellfield College Junior School, we are creating and leading a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that every student, every teacher and every leader improves every year.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Junior School, Bellfield College invites dynamic, innovative, and experienced teachers to apply for a full-time temporary (maternity leave) 12 month contract commencing in Term 2, 2024. Generous remuneration above the published 2024 MEA rates.
Key Responsibilities
- Create effective teaching and learning experiences for all students and adjust teaching to meet students’ individual needs and diverse cultural, social and linguistic characteristics.
- Develop safe, positive and productive learning environments where all students are encouraged to participate.
- Design and implement engaging teaching programs that meet curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.
- Use feedback and assessment to inform planning and evaluate your own teaching regularly to adjust learning programs to better meet student needs.
- Actively participate in the teaching profession and identify, plan and evaluate own professional learning needs through the Bellfield College Junior School Performance and Development Framework.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents/carers and community members and develop the tri-partnership of teacher, student, and parent in accordance with the school's ethos.
Specific Selection criteria
- Qualified to teach in NSW Primary schools and possess relevant NSW teacher accreditation status (Provisional/ Conditional/ Proficient or higher).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality differentiated teaching and learning programs embedding Information and Communication Technology.
- Highly developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with students, teachers and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive learning environments with a thorough understanding of effective behaviour management strategies that enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to support the ethos, principles and practices of the College and willingness and enthusiasm to assist with the implementation and organisation of extracurricular activities.
Applications will only be considered from applicants who have the appropriate NESA accreditation and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
How to apply
Please complete and submit the following documents directly to Amy Carrigg, Head of Business Operations via email ***********@bellfield.nsw.edu.au Please do not hesitate to contact the College should you require assistance.
1. A cover letter addressing the Specific Selection Criteria and your suitability to the position (no more than 3 pages).
2. NESA eTAMS Teacher Summary Report.
Applications Close: Thursday, 28th March 2024. (Interviews may commence prior to closing date)
Bellfield College is committed to providing equal opportunity and supporting our communities by providing opportunities to grow and make a real difference. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Bellfield cares about keeping children and young people safe. Protecting and promoting the emotional, physical, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of children, young people, and employees, is central to all aspects of the operations and culture of Bellfield College.
