Middle School Teacher - Years 6-8Status: Full Time PositionCommencement Date: Term 2, 2024Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School, Forde Campus, Corner Francis Forde Boulevard and Hurrell Streets, Forde Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde. The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school. Line ManagementResponsible to the Head of Middle School and ultimately the Principal through:Deputy Head of Middle School (Learning and Teaching) and Deputy Head of Middle School (Culture & Wellbeing).Year Level Team LeaderThe appointee will be required to work collaboratively with a Middle School Year Level Team.DutiesResponsible for the pastoral care of a class of Middle School studentsTeach with a focus on developing higher order thinking skillsDemonstrate a passion for effective teaching and learningCollaborate effectively with teaching colleaguesContribute effectively to curriculum developmentLiaise with students and parentsParticipate in the school’s co-curricular program which may include weekend activitiesAttend staff meetings and professional developmentSupport the Christian ethos of an Anglican SchoolOther duties as requiredSelection CriteriaA Teaching qualificationExperience in teaching the Australian Curriculum and the ability to contribute effectively to curriculum developmentA passion for effective learning and teachingAn interest in working with adolescentsThe ability to work collaboratively with colleaguesThe ability to plan a differentiated learning and teaching program aimed at meeting students’ learning styles and varied academic needsA commitment to the ideals and ethos of Middle SchoolingDemonstrated skill and experience in outcomes-based planning and assessmentDemonstrated skill and experience in developing learning experiences that promote higher-order thinkingThe ability to effectively integrate ICT into classroom learning experiencesWillingness to participate in the school’s co-curricular program Salary, Terms and ConditionsThe successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement 2021.  Salary will be determined according to qualifications and years of experience.The applicationApplicants should provide the following documents, via email to: employment@burgmann.act.edu.au Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length).Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).A copy of your academic transcriptTeacher Quality Institute registration.  More information about registration is available at http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registrationWorking with Vulnerable People check.Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be the applicant’s current minister. Applications close: Friday, 3 May 2024 AUD Gungahlin 2912

Middle School Teacher

Middle School Teacher - Years 6-8

Status: Full Time Position

Commencement Date: Term 2, 2024

Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School, Forde Campus, Corner Francis Forde Boulevard and Hurrell Streets, Forde

 Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.

The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.

 

Line Management

  • Responsible to the Head of Middle School and ultimately the Principal through:
    • Deputy Head of Middle School (Learning and Teaching) and Deputy Head of Middle School (Culture & Wellbeing).
    • Year Level Team Leader

The appointee will be required to work collaboratively with a Middle School Year Level Team.

Duties

  • Responsible for the pastoral care of a class of Middle School students
  • Teach with a focus on developing higher order thinking skills
  • Demonstrate a passion for effective teaching and learning
  • Collaborate effectively with teaching colleagues
  • Contribute effectively to curriculum development
  • Liaise with students and parents
  • Participate in the school’s co-curricular program which may include weekend activities
  • Attend staff meetings and professional development
  • Support the Christian ethos of an Anglican School
  • Other duties as required

Selection Criteria

  • A Teaching qualification
  • Experience in teaching the Australian Curriculum and the ability to contribute effectively to curriculum development
  • A passion for effective learning and teaching
  • An interest in working with adolescents
  • The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
  • The ability to plan a differentiated learning and teaching program aimed at meeting students’ learning styles and varied academic needs
  • A commitment to the ideals and ethos of Middle Schooling
  • Demonstrated skill and experience in outcomes-based planning and assessment
  • Demonstrated skill and experience in developing learning experiences that promote higher-order thinking
  • The ability to effectively integrate ICT into classroom learning experiences
  • Willingness to participate in the school’s co-curricular program

 

Salary, Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement 2021.  Salary will be determined according to qualifications and years of experience.

The application

Applicants should provide the following documents, via email to: employment@burgmann.act.edu.au

 

  • Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length).
  • Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).
  • A copy of your academic transcript
  • Teacher Quality Institute registration.  More information about registration is available at http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registration
  • Working with Vulnerable People check.
  • Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be the applicant’s current minister.

 

Applications close: Friday, 3 May 2024

  • Posted Date 12 Apr 2024
  • Location Gungahlin
    ACT / Australia
  • Industry Education & Training
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided