AddressWelcome to Abbotsleigh, a Pre Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls located in Wahroonga, on Sydney’s North Shore.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
The Role
Abbotsleigh is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate part-time (0.8 FTE) German teacher to join our Languages Department. The successful candidate will be an educator who is highly motivated to support Abbotsleigh to maintain and develop learning and innovation, ensure continued academic achievement, and inspire, engage, and value every girl. They will also be responsible for the well-being of a small tutor group. You will be part of a department that is well-resourced, and a team that is always happy to give you a hand and help guide and support you. We encourage all applicants to apply regardless of their level of teaching experience.
The Duties
The successful applicant will have proven success in classroom practice, and specialise in teaching German. The ability to teach Stage 4 French and Stage 6 German will be an advantage.
A robust knowledge of NSW syllabi, strong intellectual acumen, a fine understanding of 21st-century learning, strong ICT competencies to enhance learning, and excellent collegial and communication skills, are essential for this role. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality instruction to students at Abbotsleigh.
They will create engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, fostering a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment. They will contribute to the development of departmental programs and communicate with parents/guardians, staff, and girls in a respectful, professional, and constructive way.
Why work at Abbotsleigh?
At Abbotsleigh it is our talented and committed staff members who are the foundation of our community. At Abbotsleigh we are dedicated to helping our staff reach their full potential. Our positive and supportive culture allows teachers to bring meaningful learning experiences to our girls. It is our motivated girls who make teaching at Abbotsleigh a productive and inspiring space to work.
- Our teaching is enriched with contemporary, flexible learning environments where research is embraced, experts engaged and connections beyond the school valued
- Our students love to be challenged, they are motivated to learn and are fierce thinkers who abide by their self-chosen values - Integrity, Respect, Courage, Compassion and Perseverance
- Beautiful grounds and close to Wahroonga Village
- Onsite exercise facilities, parking, and close to public transport
- Substantial Teacher Aid support, lower face-to-face teaching time
- No Saturday sports allocations
- Generous above-award remuneration, salary packaging, and student fee discounts
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess current University and NESA certifications.
Closing date 23 June 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received
