Mathematics Teacher

Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)

Full time

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that assessment practices are used to inform teaching practices and to collect data that can be used to help staff develop more effective strategies for teaching particular concepts.
• Lead and support the development of literacy and numeracy skills within the relevant subject area(s).
• Lead and support the integration of learning technology into pedagogy and curriculum within the classroom.
• Utilise the SMS and LMS to communicate effectively with parents, students, and the broader community.

Teaching Delivery:

• Plan and implement coherent, well-sequenced teaching and learning programs that engage students and promote learning.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to deliver quality teaching programs that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students.
• Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student understanding, engagement, and achievement.
• Use assessment feedback to inform teaching practices.
• Provide opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for a range of cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
• Integrate ICT into teaching and learning programs.
• Provide relevant opportunities for parent/carer involvement in the educative process.
• Create inclusive, supportive learning environments.
• Maintain workable routines in the classroom.
• Expect a quest for excellence and demand appropriate outcomes from each boy.

Assessment & Reporting:

• Adhere to College assessment and reporting policies and practices.
• Utilise feedback to continually improve assessment practices.
• Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.
• Prepare timely and meaningful feedback and reports and notifications to students and parents.
• Participate in moderation activities to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.
• Maintain clear records pertaining to student progress and assessment.

Pastoral Care:

• Participate in the pastoral care program and other co-curricular activities.
• Model a Christian example in all activities.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/carers in a respectful, clear, caring, and professional way.
• Establish rapport with students and provide ongoing encouragement.
• Maintain professional confidentiality on information about students.
• Seek advice, work cooperatively with and refer students to specialist staff where required.
• Proactively communicate with parents/carers.
• Provide professional support to colleagues in all areas of College life.
• Communicate confidentially with appropriate senior staff any issues of perceived danger to a student.

Policy Implementation:

• Contribute to and implement College policies and practices in a developmentally appropriate manner across the College.
• Ensure students' wellbeing and safety within the school by implementing school, curriculum, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor and minimise risk through implementation of College Risk management procedures.
• Incorporate strategies to promote the safe, responsible, and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
• Support the Christian ethos of the College.
• Comply with relevant legislative requirements, codes of ethics, and conduct established by regulatory authorities, systems, and the College.

Co-Curricular and Sport:

• Participate in co-curricular/sporting activities within and outside College hours.
• Provide the appropriate duty of care and supervision of students.

Professional Development:

• Set and implement individual work and professional development goals.
• Participate in the regular performance appraisal process of the College.
• Gather evidence and participate in accreditation processes.
• Meet regularly with a mentor as part of the performance appraisal and professional development practices of the College.

Who are you?

• Qualification in education and be registered with The NSW Institute of Teachers.
• Ability to infuse the Christian ethos into teaching practice.
• Propensity to recognise the value and uniqueness of each individual within the College community.
• Experience in teaching Mathematics at a high level (equivalent to Ext 2 Mathematics NSW).
• Commitment to one's own ongoing learning.
• Professional and personal integrity.
• Being flexible and open to change.
• Being proactive and innovative.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

How do you serve others?

• You are characterised by respect, civility, and consideration for others.
• You cultivate a sense of community by fostering a sense of belonging.

What do we offer?

• A culture that cultivates a body of graduates who are well-rounded, successful men of faith and independent mind.
• An institution that seeks to serve God faithfully, through our core values and culture.
• Personal development and growth opportunities.
• A constructive and supportive work environment in which all staff members are valued.
• Financial and non-financial rewards and incentives.
• Free barista morning coffee and lunches.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Access to The Scots College bus transport system.
• Access to medical services.
• Free access to the college gym.
• Salary packaging.

Application Questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Mathematics Teacher?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

The Scots College is a distinctive Australian day and boarding boys' school that promotes the lordship of Jesus Christ in all things. We exist to inspire boys to learn, lead, and serve as they strive for excellence together. Scots has been raising fine young men since 1893 from Sydney, NSW and different nations around the world.

Our staff are committed to a culture of high expectations that nourishes creative, confident, accomplished young men. We employ professional, experienced, and hardworking staff who are offered outstanding opportunities for development, leadership, and new experiences. At Scots, you belong to a team who enjoy working alongside you and champion your accomplishments.