Middle School Core Teacher (Years 6-8)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Desirable subject areas: Mathematics and Science are desirable but other subject areas will be
considered
Commencement Date: 15 July 2015
Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School, Forde Campus, Corner Francis Forde Boulevard and
Hurrell Streets, Forde.
Burgmann Anglican School is a Preschool to Year 12 school established in 1999 with 24 students. In
2015 the student population exceeds 1500 located across our Forde and Valley campuses.
The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its
strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the
school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and
resources with the school.
Line Management
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Responsible to the Head of Middle School and ultimately the Principal through:
Deputy Head of Middle School (Curriculum) and Deputy Head of School (Pastoral)
Year Level Team Leader
The appointee will be required to work collaboratively with a Middle School Year Level Team
Duties
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Responsible for the pastoral care of a Core Class of Year 6, 7 or 8 students
Teach Integrated Studies focusing on developing research and higher-order thinking skills
Teach across our “Skills” program - English, Mathematics, Science and Integrated Studies
(SOSE) – preferably with expertise in Mathematics and Science
Liaise with students and parents
Participate in the cocurricular program
Attend staff meetings and professional development
Support the Christian ethos of an Anglican School
Other duties as required
Selection Criteria
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An appropriate teaching qualification with the ability to teach across key learning areas
(English, Mathematics, Science and Integrated Studies) and preferably with expertise in
Mathematics and Science.
Experience in teaching the Australian Curriculum and the ability to contribute effectively to
curriculum development
A passion for effective learning and teaching
An interest in working with adolescents
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
The ability to plan a differentiated learning and teaching program aimed at meeting
students’ learning styles and varied academic needs
A commitment to the ideals and ethos of Middle Schooling
Demonstrated skill and experience in outcomes-based planning and assessment
Demonstrated skill and experience in developing learning experiences that promote higherorder thinking
The ability to effectively integrate ICT into classroom learning experiences
The ability to contribute to the wider life of the School through the cocurricular program
including sport or other activities
Salary, Terms and Conditions
The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools ACT Standards Model
(Teachers) Multi Enterprise Agreement 2015-2017. Salary will be determined according to
qualifications and years of experience.
The Application
Applicants should provide the following documents:
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Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach
the position (no more than 3 pages in length).
Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).
A certified copy of your academic transcript
Teacher Quality Institute registration. More information about registration is available at
http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registration
Working with Vulnerable People check.
Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be the applicant’s
current minister.
The application should be addressed to:
The Principal
Burgmann Anglican School
Corner Gungahlin Drive and the Valley Avenue
Gungahlin ACT 2912
and be sent by email to [email protected]
Applications close: 4:00pm on Monday 18 May 2015
Successful applicants will be subject to the relevant Child Protection legislative checks prior to the
commencement of employment.