Part-time Learning Support Teacher position available for 3 or 4 days per week, dependant on successful candidate.

Primarily responsible for planning, innovating, preparing and delivering effective teaching and learning programs. This will be done under the guidance and direction of the Director of Learning Support and in strict compliance with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, relevant syllabus, policy and procedures, while upholding the mission and values of the College.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Plan, create and distribute educational content, such as notes, summaries, assignments, and tests, working with Classroom Teachers in creating assessments and making program changes, where needed and helpful.
• Deliver Tier 2 (strategic) and Tier 3 (Intensive) Literacy and Numeracy programs for small groups of students where trained to do, in collaboration with Learning Support Assistants.
• Oversees the development and assists in the implementation of Individual Learning Plans for students with additional support needs in consultation and collaboration with families, specialists and Classroom teachers.
• Foster a safe, supportive, engaging tidy and orderly learning environment that meets the needs and promotes the development of students in academic, spiritual, physical and emotional areas.
• Engage/Collaborate with parents, colleagues, external specialists and the wider community in a way that create healthy, productive relationships with them and provides the best possible outcomes for the students.
• Assess and report student progress, giving effective feedback to students, parents, the College and other stakeholders that leads to improvement, as required.
• Initiate and participate in school related extra-curricular activities/duties.
• Initiate, participate in developing new and improved processes, methods and programs that are best practice and align with school policies and beliefs.
• Maintain student records and samples of works.
• Monitor and accurately report health and safety risks, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace in a timely manner.
• Perform clerical and other duties, as requested, within the limits of your skills, competence, training and/or experience as given by your supervisor and/or College Principal. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Committed Christian who is actively involved in their local evangelical Christian church.
• Relevant teaching qualifications.
• Demonstrates pedagogical expertise and continuously pursues professional development.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team and effective conflict resolution skills and practices.
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possesses excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and proactive in learning new technologies.  
• Has a current Working with Children Check.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

• Passionate about Christian education.
• Displays qualities of a committed and growing Christian who is an active church member.
• Displays discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
• Positive, self-directed, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Demonstrates adaptability and resilience.
• Manages work based on priorities in a calm and methodical approach.

WE’LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY

As a member of the St. Philip’s team, we are committed to advancing your God-given purpose and potential by supporting your personal and professional growth, while approaching the changing needs of the future with confidence and ingenuity.

Note:  All SPCC employees are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment. They are also committed to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and strictly complies with work health safety standards.