About this job
We are seeking a suitably qualified and passionate teacher to join our Languages team working across the School from Year 6 through to Senior years teaching the German language. You will be expected to maintain the highest standards of preparation for teaching and learning, student management, personal presentation and punctuality. Your collegial and collaborative nature will be evident in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to:
- Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes
- Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture
- Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the School
- Ability to teach English (EAL), EIF and AIF would be a definite advantage.
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, and an experienced teacher of the German language across Years 6 through to senior years
- Current (or ability to attain) SA Teacher Registration
- Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
- High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice
- The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress
- The capability to work cooperatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning outcomes for students
- Accreditation as a Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (or working towards) will be viewed favourably
- Support for the ethos of an independent, coeducational, Uniting Church school.
Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities:
- Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator
- A high level of organisational ability; is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast paced environment
- Highly developed interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with managers, peers, staff, parents and students
- Able to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a team
- Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement
- A team player demonstrating a ‘whole School’ and ‘whole child’ perspective
A position description is available on our website under Careers www.westminster.school
For further information about this role please contact the humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Ms Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning.
Applications close 9am Friday 24th of May 2024 and may be reviewed as received.