Secondary Teacher - Maths

Role Summary Position: Secondary Teacher - Maths Responsible to: Head of Learning Area - Maths Job Purpose: All Kennedy Baptist College staff members, whether their responsibilities lie in the academic or in the support areas, have special knowledge and skills to effectively carry out their roles. It is important that each person understands the parameters of his or her responsibilities, has a sense of independence and autonomy, acknowledges accountability to the senior person in their area and can experience both challenge and satisfaction in his or her work. Salary: Teacher Level 2.1-2.9 ($85,742 – $124,776) Teaching Staff Guidelines The following guidelines, adapted from a list for teaching staff in independent schools, are intended to help us to ensure that the aims and goals of the College are reflected in our procedures. A. Foundational Points 1. Consistently model the College’s Vision, Mission and Values in all dealings with students, staff and external parties. 2. Maintain and uphold the Child Safe Organisation principles. 3. Be interested in students as people. Be willing to give individual help in your subject and in any other way you can. 4. Encourage an atmosphere of friendliness, co-operation and respect for other people. • Maintain a positive approach to life. The manner in which members of staff treat other people - teachers, students, parents, visitors, is very important in speech, attitude and behaviour. • Do not criticise or allow criticism of other staff or students. Position Description, Math Teacher Sept 2022 • Be careful in what you say and how you say it. Take care not to believe the worst in people and circumstances. Check for the truth. • Avoid giving any cause for people to feel they have been belittled, “looked down upon", disregarded, or brushed aside. 5. The College’s culture depends largely on the example set by staff and their encouragement of certain behaviour. There needs to be a good balance between informality and formality. 6. Participation in College functions to assist in the development of positive and productive relationships between staff members. B. General Professional Points 1. Work co-operatively with the Principal and other staff to ensure unity and smooth operation of the College. 2. Keep yourself informed of educational developments - by professional reading, membership of subject associations and attending courses and conferences. 3. Contribute to thinking and discussion of educational issues which affect not only your own learning area, but also those which are of wider importance to our students. 4. Attend and contribute to Staff Meetings. 5. Attend assemblies and other functions of the whole College; supporting the Christian ethos, sporting and social. 6. Attend Parent/Teacher meetings concerned with the students you teach. 7. Support student activities such as form group, year groups events and house group. 8. Maintain open and regular communications with Heads of Learning Areas, Heads of Year, Deputy Principals and parents to actively support positive school work and conduct outcomes. 9. Being aware of some legal or custody considerations relevant to your students. Seek guidance and information from Administration if uncertain. C. Academic Points 1. Teach effectively. Utilise the College’s pedagogy and policies to present lessons which engages and motivates students on their learning journey. 2. Provide an environment for sound learning, for arousing interest, gaining attention, improving concentration, requiring active participation and stressing reinforcement. Ensure appropriate and adequate materials and careful sequencing of events. Recognise and provide for individual differences in students. 3. Utilise College and professional resources to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices. D. Day to Day Routine 1. Attend to all requirements and duties. Access to this information is explained during the Staff Induction. Periodic updates are communicated through established channels. 2. Attend to any special arrangements for the day including form room duties. As a Form Teacher, it is expected that you are in your form room before 8:10am to be accessible to your students. 3. Teachers are expected to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their first duty and remain for at least 30 minutes after their last duty. It is expected that you are at College premises during your work hours. It is your responsibility to provide reasonable notice to your line supervisor and Administration if you are away or departing the College. E. Discipline 1. All staff are responsible for maintaining a high standard of discipline in the classroom, within all buildings, the grounds, on outings and at camps. Staff should encourage, expect and require good manners, courtesy and thoughtfulness at all times and in all situations. 2. Staff should remain aware that they provide behaviour models for the students. Position Description, Math Teacher Sept 2022 3. Standards of discipline and classroom management should be in keeping with the overall policy and ethos of the College. Selection Criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively promote the Mission and Values of Kennedy in the school community 2. Degree or equivalent qualification in Education 3. Minimum experience in developing and delivering programs in line with Curriculum standards across Years 7 – 11. Expertise in teaching senior school maths / ATAR level. 4. Have a current TRBWA registration and current Working with Children Card 5. Highly developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills 6. Demonstrated ability to actively engage and motivate students 7. Demonstrated rapport and understanding of the needs of students 8. Able to work closely with both students and staff