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The Westbourne Difference
Based in the heart of Sydney’s rapidly developing ‘Innovation and Technology Precinct’, just 10 minutes’ walk from Central, we use a ‘city office’ format and tertiary facilities to deliver to our students a ground-breaking ‘mixed secondary/tertiary’ experience without peer, providing an unmatchable, tangible context for their studies, university options and career planning. The curriculum enrichment opportunities provided by being immersed in such a professional, STEM-focused environment are unparalleled.
We are not a ‘school’ in a traditional sense. Westbourne is a professional/enterprise work environment. The incoming students are treated as young professionals from Day One. From our business attire dress code and open-office like environment, to joint projects with their UK and Singapore colleagues, our sole goal is to prepare our students for STEM careers and as leaders of the future, on the international stage.
Westbourne College Sydney students will graduate to the very best universities in Australia, the UK and around the world. Westbourne College Sydney is the second in our well-developed plans to create the world’s first truly global network of academically elite colleges.
About us
Westbourne College Sydney, launched in 2021, shot to the upper echelons of Australia’s finest academic schools with its very first cohort, becoming the school with the highest proportion of top scoring IB students. 2023 results reaffirmed Westbourne’s reputation as an outstanding IB school. The curriculum enrichment opportunities provided by being immersed in such a professional, STEM-focused environment are unparalleled. With unique opportunities in universities and global experiences, we aim to optimize our students’ transition into university and life beyond school. Westbourne College Sydney students will graduate to the very best universities in Australia, the UK and around the world.
Our team is Sydney are supported by our Westbourne International leadership team and join staff from our fellow schools in Cardiff and Singapore. All our colleges are co-ed, selective and deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
About the role
Developing a passion for all subjects within the IB Diploma Programme is key to our students’ success at our college, but also for their future success in life, and their chosen careers.
The successful candidate will therefore be an experienced, effective English teacher who can demonstrate leadership in their field. They will be part of a small team that is responsible for teaching NSW Stage 5 English to our Year 10 students and IB Standard Level and Higher Level English: Language and Literature to our Year 11 and 12 students.
As a talented and passionate English Teacher, you will foster a love of English and drive the development and implementation of engaging learning activities, assessments and programs, designed to enhance motivation and underpin the achievement of academic excellence.
Working collaboratively with the Westbourne team, you will also be a vital support for students in the core components of the IB, such as Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay. The opportunities for ongoing career development and international collaboration are limited only by the successful candidate’s desire, drive and commitment. You will enjoy an equal voice in our small, friendly and collaborative team.
About you
You will demonstrate the following essential attributes and capabilities:
You will demonstrate the following desirable attributes and capabilities:
Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act, have a current accreditation with NESA and provide a Working with Children Check.
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and letter addressing the criteria outlined by Friday 13th September, 2024. Please make your submission to:
admin@westbournecollege.com.au
Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank you for your interest in Westbourne College Sydney.
https://www.westbournecollege.com.au/
Principal:
Mr Patrick McGing
Affiliation: None
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed
64 Students
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and letter addressing the criteria outlined by Friday 13th September, 2024. Please make your submission to:
admin@westbournecollege.com.au
Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank you for your interest in Westbourne College Sydney.
This vacancy is no longer open.