STEM Teacher - Preparatory School

• Opportunity to use play-based, child-centred pedagogy
• Opportunity to explore scientific concepts, design thinking and digital technology with Pre-K to Year 6 students
• Supportive environment with strong professional development

ABOUT THE ROLE

The King’s School Preparatory School is seeking a talented, dynamic STEM Teacher to inspire students as inquirers, thinkers and global citizens. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of educators, utilising innovative pedagogy and personalised pastoral care. Our 320 acre campus provides a unique opportunity for experiential teaching, holistic adventure and professional creativity. There are extensive opportunities for professional learning, mentorship and development.

Please note, this opportunity is a permanent full-time role at The King's Preparatory School in North Parramatta commencing Term 1, 2024.

ABOUT YOU    

The School values humility, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, excellence and gratitude. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to develop strong relationships with students and a passion for boys’ education
• A high level of pedagogical understanding in both inquiry and explicit teaching
• An excellent understanding of assessment informed practice
• Teaching competence as a STEM Teacher with ability to communicate with younger students
• Strong communication skills
• A high level of collaborative practice
• A commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement
• Ability to contribute to the School community through involvement in Co-curricular activities, including Saturday sport

ABOUT US

The King’s School, Australia's oldest independent school, is a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding impact for the good of society. The staff at King's are supportive and enthusiastic professionals, who respect the Christian ethos of the School and contribute in a way that balances the needs of the School and the staff's unique talents and interests. Our team is focused on developing Global Thought Leaders through developing Academic Excellence with Character Development in the context of Christian Community.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

1. a) the reason for your interest
2. b) how your skills and experience suit the role

To access the position description and/or to find out more information about the role please visit the King’s careers page.

The King's School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the wellbeing of children and protecting children from abuse.  To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check before commencing work.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Applications close 8 February 2024.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact People and Culture by email [email protected].