St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - All Campuses
Teacher
We are seeking a Learning Support Teacher 0.6FTE to join our team at St Philip’s Christian College Dynamic Learning Cessnock commencing Term 2.
St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning offers a tailored learning program for children and young individuals diagnosed with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and/or Autism (Level 1 & 2). Our mission is to empower these students for lifelong success through evidence-informed methodologies that celebrate their unique strengths.
Dynamic Learning College is a part of St Philip’s Christian College's rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.
Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:
Christ first
Serve one another
Strive for excellence
Do what is right
Build community
For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.
Job Description
It is expected that all applicants would:
• Be committed Christians, who are practicing members of a local Christian church;
• Be committed to the principles of Christian schooling, including being fully supportive of the
Mission Statement, Vision Statements and Core Values of the College;
• Be whole-hearted in their support of providing a child-safe community, and expect that this is
pro-actively managed in this community;
• Be well-organised;
• Can function well as a member of a team, demonstrating a heart for Christian service,
corporate spiritual disciplines (e.g. prayer and Bible reflection), initiative and leadership skills
within their area of operation;
• Be prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the College, regardless of their normal
role within the College;
• Must hold a current NSW Working with Children Check.
• The successful applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination before
appointment.
Desired Skills and Experience
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
• Experience working with students with additional needs;
• Experience in special education across both primary and secondary desirable;
• Qualifications in special and inclusive education required;
• Completed appropriate tertiary qualifications and NESA Proficient Teacher accreditation or
working towards;
• Demonstrated ability to use a range of teaching strategies that meet student needs
individually and collectively;
• Ability to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
• Proven ability to partner effectively with parents in the education and care of their children;
• A commitment to ongoing professional development;
GENERAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Knowing the students well and teaching according to their needs;
• Planning, preparing and delivering effective teaching and learning programs which
demonstrate:
o alignment with a Christian worldview;
o strong content knowledge;
o current educational research and practice;
o high capacity for student engagement;
o consistency with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant syllabus
o documents, and policy and procedural documents.
• Assessing students in a variety of ways, giving effective feedback that leads to improvement;
• Reporting on student progress and performance to students, parents, the College and other
stakeholders as required;
• Maintaining student records and samples of work;
• Developing and utilising a wide variety of practices that ensure learning is prioritised in their
classes;
• Creating a learning environment where all students feel safe and secure, enabling to learn
effectively.
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