Prep Teacher

West Moreton Anglican College (WestMAC) is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Anglican school that promotes a balanced schooling experience. Our innovative teachers challenge students to engage actively in their own learning; become critical, creative and entrepreneurial thinkers; and to develop emotionally, socially and spiritually. The College offers diverse opportunities to inspire students to uncover their individual potential. 

The College motto – Faith, Knowledge, Service – offers insight into the values that unite our community. These attributes connect to the mission of the Anglican Church and the overarching Christian values that guide the operations and direction at the College.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Prep Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing Term 2 2024. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in early childhood education, a nurturing approach to teaching, and the ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment for young learners.

Applications are open to beginning and senior teachers. 

Key responsibilities:

• Collaboratively plan and deliver the relevant teaching, learning and assessment programs.
• Work in synergy and coalition with colleagues in departmental/year level teaching teams to ensure quality of and provide accountability for these programs.
• Implement programs with diligence, commitment and sensitivity to the individual needs of learners, differentiating learning experiences and assessment opportunities as appropriate.
• Measure and monitor the progress of individuals and groups of children as learning programs proceed, instigating the involvement of internal and external diagnostic tools (NAPLAN) and the like to determine appropriate intervention.
• Analyse and evaluate information from a range of diagnostic qualitative and quantitative sources to determine each individual’s learning progress and achievements.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications
• Queensland teacher registration.
• The capacity to integrate technology into effective classroom practice.
• A clearly articulated philosophy that is synergistic and harmonious with the Anglican ethos.
• Demonstrated qualities of a personal and professional learner; specifically, the ability to reflect on one’s own performance, recalibrate one’s own practice and achieve continuous professional development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in the implementation of pedagogical models appropriate and relevant to students’ age and stage of development and/or to the particular discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a psychologically safe and supportive learning environment in which students are encouraged and assisted to reach their full personal potential.
• Demonstrated qualities of: adaptability; accountability; flexibility; innovation; initiative; problem-solving skills; energy; dynamism; passion and commitment

We offer the opportunity to work with a great College community on a naturally beautiful rural 38-hectare campus (free parking!) conducive to improved staff and student wellbeing and life-long learning.  There are a range of employee benefits available, including a well-stocked tuck-shop on site, EAP, and much more.

West Moreton Anglican College is committed to providing an environment where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they have the opportunity to thrive and be fruitful. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.

Please visit our website for more information about the College and visit our employment page to view the position description.

Please apply through SEEK, and ensure your application contains a cover letter and your CV. 

Applicants seeking more information about the position should contact the Human Resources Advisor, Matthew Graham, via email *******@wmac.com.au or telephone (07) 3813 4***.

West Moreton Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive and diverse workforce.