High School STEM/Science Teacher (Chemistry)
2025
- Closing Date: Friday 11 October 2024
- FTE: 1.0
- Email: admin@chrysalis.nsw.edu.au
A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY: High School STEM/Science Teacher (Chemistry)
We seek a warm, experienced and committed teacher who embraces the philosophy of Steiner Education and is excited to join and strengthen our School as a Science Teacher in our High School Program at 1.0 FTE from Term 1 2025.
Our School
Chrysalis Steiner School has been established for over 40 years and we currently have around 210 students across classes K-10. The School is located in the Thora Valley, approximately 20 minutes drive from the picturesque town of Bellingen. Our setting is on a hillside facing National Parks and beside the stunning Bellinger River, providing a uniquely beautiful environment for our children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate ongoing practice that meets the Australian Professional Standards of Teachers (Appendix 1).
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the NSW syllabus documents for Stage 4 and 5, teaching timetabled classes as required.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching and learning programs that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across a range of abilities, including working within our integrated curriculum and meeting the developmental stages of the children.
- Adhere to all curriculum expectations and deadlines as set out by NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) and the Chrysalis Scope and Sequence.
- Create and maintain a positive and engaging learning space for the students.
- Keenness and capability to participate in camps as required.
- Establish and maintain effective classroom management and discipline practices to ensure students are safe and supported as they learn.
- Ensure meaningful and effective assessment practices to inform programming, teaching and reporting.
- Provide regular and timely feedback to students and their families regarding progress, achievements, behaviour, and application using accurate and reliable records.
- Critically engage in professional learning to update knowledge and practice in Stage 4 and 5 and Steiner education.
- Support and promote Chrysalis’ pastoral care and wellbeing programs, diverse co-curricular programs and extra-curricular events such as, but not limited to, involvement in carnivals, camps, excursions, co-curricular activities, and events.
- Attend College meetings, parent-teacher interviews, events, and playground duties as required.
- Implement relevant programs, policy, and legislative requirements, including the College’s Code of Conduct, to ensure student wellbeing and safety.
- Undertake any other duties as directed by the Assistant Education Director, High School Coordinator or Education Director.
Applications should include:
- A general expression of interest
- CV – this includes: Working With Children check, teaching qualifications, teacher registration, interests, a brief summary of your career outlining relevant positions you have held and major responsibilities.
- Please include photographs and examples of content/lessons.
- Please include how your teaching and ideas will support our school and work within the Steiner curriculum.
- The names, positions and telephone contact numbers for at least three referees who can comment on your suitability for this position, including one referee at your current school.
Applications close Friday 11 October 2024 and should be submitted electronically to admin@chrysalis.nsw.edu.au.