Secondary School Latin Teacher

Cranebrook · New South Wales
  • Contract position
  • Temporary full time position in Term 3
  • IB continuum School

St Paul’s Grammar School is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic educator to fill the position of Latin Teacher in our Secondary School. 
This is a temporary full time position in Term 3.

Major Accountabilities

  • Actively support, and live out the school's Declaration of Faith, Strategic Plan, Mission Statement and IB Philosophy.
  • Provide a quality educational service to students and parents through positive, rigorous and contemporary teaching and learning.
  • Know students and how they learn – including both the pastoral and academic care of students.
  • Provide differentiated, holistic, inquiry-based, learner-centered and experiential experiences for students
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of the NESA and IB Curricular.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to implement effective written, taught and assessed curriculum – incorporating ICT.
  • Create and maintain engaging, supportive and safe learning environments.
  • Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning.
  • Engage in professional learning.
  • Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
  • Encourage and promote  engagement  with the wider community, through active participation in the co-curricular life of the school

Essential Skills / Qualifications

  • Demonstrate knowledge and excellence in Stage 4 and Stage 5 Latin.
  • Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of IB MYP Latin Syllabus and IB DP Classical Languages Syllabus.
  • An understanding of the NESA & IB MYP/DP syllabus in relation to their discipline.
  • Appropriate teaching qualifications; at the minimum of degree level
  • Accreditation to teach with NESA
  • A clear understanding of the learning needs of students.
  • Effective Communication and requisite IT skills.
  • Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to work to deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work as a constructive member of a team with a professional, courteous manner.
  • Intermediate-level skills using computer- based applications, including the MS Office Suite (Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
  • Current Working With Children Check (NSW WWCC)
  • Membership of a local Christian church or community

Desirable Skills 

  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in teaching Stage 4 and Stage 5 is essential.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the IB DP Classical Languages Syllabus.
  • Experience in delivering the IB MYP/DP syllabus in relation to their discipline.
  • Evidence of effective differentiation in the classroom.
  • Experience in using school computer software, including a School Database and Learning Management System (LMS)
  • A skill, expertise, qualification or willingness to lead a school co-curricular activity (e.g. soccer coach level 2, competence in playing a musical instrument or RFS Membership)
  • Current First Aid Certificate, including CPR.

Information for Applicants

Closing date Applications must be received by 2pm on Friday 27 April 2018

How to apply To apply for this position please complete a St Paul'sApplication for Employment form, sign and date it, and return this document together with a cover letter, your CV including the names of three referees, one of whom should be the applicant's current Minister of Religion.

Applications should be marked as "confidential" and forwarded either via post to:

Executive Assistant to the Principal
St Paul's Grammar School
Locked Bag 8016
Penrith NSW 2751

Or scanned and emailed to: [email protected]

Enquiries Confidential inquiries can be directed to the Principal, Mr Ian Wake, via email [email protected]

Employment process To obtain a St Paul's Application for Employment form or gain an understanding of the St Paul's Grammar School's employment process please read the information on the School's website  http://www.stpauls.nsw.edu.au/employment

Please note that employment screening is mandatory in accordance with legislative requirements. A current Working with Children Check will be required by the successful candidate.

Applications closed Friday 27 April 2018