Hunter Valley Grammar School seeks to appoint a permanent full-time teacher of Geography . Applicants are expected to be able to teach Geography across Stages 4-6 and to have demonstrated success in delivering outstanding results. Capacity to teach Stage 6 Economics would be considered advantageous.
Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and/or a willingness to undertake Professional Learning to teach the IB MYP is expected.
This position will have a full-time teaching load equivalent to up to 46 x 50-minute periods over a two-week (60 period) cycle.
Work Pattern: 8:00 am until at least 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Key Duties
Teach a full load of classes as determined by the applicable timetable.
Be proactive in providing an academically challenging, stimulating and safe environment where students are enthused about their studies.
Foster a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and sharing of knowledge and information with colleagues.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
Display a strong dedication to customer service.
Engage actively in the wellbeing program of the School, including taking a Mentor Group each morning and during scheduled wellbeing periods, contribute to wellbeing reporting, monitoring/mentoring of student development etc.
Actively support student engagement in service-learning program(s) of the School, both within the classroom and beyond it.
Applicants should be prepared to make a significant contribution to the School’s co-curricular program in area(s) of interest or expertise, in line with the School’s co-curricular staffing guidelines.
Attend all identified assemblies, carnivals, meetings and Professional Learning days as scheduled.
Attend Parent/Teacher evenings, presentation ceremonies and other school functions as determined by the Principal, some which are outside of normal hours.
Actively support and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the School’s Learning Management System and associated programmes (e.g. TASS, Toddle, Microsoft Teams).
Have an active Professional Learning Plan and attend all required Professional Learning sessions etc.
Attend an annual school c& which generally occur during term time and require some nights away.
Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the School’s business.
Any other duties as directed by the Principal.
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