Senior School Teacher - German Language
Teaching Subject:
German
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 29 November 2024
Join our Languages faculty teaching German across Years 6 through to senior years.
<p><strong>Full-time Permanent appointment ideally commencing January 2025</strong><br /><br /><strong>About Westminster</strong></p><p>Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in 1961, Westminster’s vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.</p><p><strong>About the Senior School Teacher – German Language</strong></p><p>We are seeking a suitably qualified and passionate teacher to join our Languages team working across the School from Year 6 through to Senior years teaching the German language. You will be expected to maintain the highest standards of preparation for teaching and learning, student management, personal presentation and punctuality. Your collegial and collaborative nature will be evident in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to:</p><ul><li>Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning</li><li>Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes</li><li>Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture</li><li>Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the School</li><li>Ability to teach English (EAL), EIF and AIF would be a definite advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications, and an experienced teacher of the German language across Years 6 through to senior years</li><li>Current (or ability to attain) SA Teacher Registration </li><li>Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes</li><li>High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice</li><li>The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress</li><li>The capability to work cooperatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning outcomes for students </li><li>Accreditation as a Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (or working towards) will be viewed favourably</li><li>Support for the ethos of an independent, coeducational, Uniting Church school.</li></ul><p>You'll be an enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator with a high level of organisational ability. Your highly developed interpersonal skills help you to build positive relationships with managers, peers, staff, parents and students.</p><p>A collaborative team player, you can successfully work independently, or as part of a team and can inspire others to learn and grow.<br />A position description is available on our website under Careers <a href="https://www.westminster.sa.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">www.westminster.school</a> </p><p>For further information about this role please contact the <a href="mailto:humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au</a></p><p>To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Ms Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning. <br /><br />Applications close 5pm Friday 29th of November 2024 and may be reviewed as received.</p><p>Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.</p><p><i><strong>Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.</strong></i></p>