ROLE SUMMARY:

To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them.

To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, prepare and present interesting and exciting History lessons.

Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.

Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students' homework.

Evaluate, reflect on and refine teaching practice.

Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.

Teach extra lessons, when required, on two afternoons per week.

Produce resources of a high standard for students.

Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.

Show loyalty to all facets of Reddam House.

Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the Head of School.

Set and mark exams and all other forms of student evaluation.

Write report comments.

The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determines.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience

A minimum of 5 years' experience with students in a high school

Confidence with use of ICT in teaching

Qualifications and Accreditations

University degree in appropriate subject

Certified Teaching Status

Appropriate right to work

SACE up today & in good standing

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

An unwavering commitment to the development of students

A demonstrable passion for the profession

Excellent organizational skills

A positive attitude to change

An excellent classroom practitioner

A continuous improvement mindset