<p><strong>Position Title:</strong> Classroom Teacher – Senior School - English<br><strong>Group</strong>: Years 7 -12<br><strong>Type of Employment:</strong> Full-time commencing 2026<br><strong>Supervisor:</strong> Academic Leader - English</p> <p><br> PRIMARY ROLE/PURPOSE<br> The Classroom Teacher is responsible for the implementation of the Macquarie Anglican Grammar School’s Teaching and Learning Framework through:<br> ● Providing direction, supervision, and care for students<br> ● Effective delivery of the NSW curriculum<br> ● Maintaining professional standards<br> ● Effective classroom management<br> ● Emphasising the Christian ethos of the School</p> <p><br> ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS<br> ● Demonstrated ability to teach 7-12 English<br> ● Willingness to teach 7-10 in other Key Learning Areas (if required)<br> ● Willingness to engage and promote the implementation of School initiatives that promote collaborative student engagement</p> <p><br> GENERAL REQUIREMENTS<br> ● Teaching classes as timetabled, using the NSW Education Standards Authority Syllabus documents<br> ● Actively support the School's mission as a member of the Anglican Schools Corporation, through your professional and personal example both in and out of the School<br> ● Be well presented, well-spoken, and an ambassador for the School through your demeanour<br> ● Comply with all Child Protection and Work Health and Safety legislation</p> <p><br> KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES<br><strong>Curriculum</strong><br> ● Work as a member of the Faculty<br> ● Plan and organise programs and lessons for effective teaching to occur using the School Curriculum Planning document<br> ● Differentiate the curriculum to cater to the range of abilities, interests, and backgrounds of all students<br> ● Develop, construct, and implement a balanced range of assessment tasks to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and ways of working<br> ● Evaluate assessment tasks, analyse data, and maintain records of student achievement to inform teaching practice<br> ● Provide timely and appropriate feedback to the individual student<br> ● Moderate student performance to ensure consistency of standards across the School<br> ● Report constructively through open communication with parents, by way of interview, telephone conversation, email, student reporting, and the maintenance of anecdotal records<br> ● Become informed about students' learning characteristics and academic capabilities through examination of Individual Learning Profiles (ILPs)<br> ● Communicate unsatisfactory academic performance and academic at risk to your Academic Leader<br> ● Effective use of the School’s online learning management tools</p> <p><br><strong>Professional Standards</strong><br> ● Develop and maintain current knowledge and expertise of pedagogy and subject disciplines, including Learning Power<br> ● Attend professional development activities to improve teaching methods, pastoral skills, and knowledge aligned with the School growth model<br> ● Work collaboratively as a member of the teaching team to ensure the best possible outcomes for the students<br> ● Meet all deadlines promptly<br> ● Comply with the Staff Code of Conduct<br> ● Actively address accreditation requirements<br> ● Attend Faculty and Staff meetings</p> <p><br><strong>Classroom Management</strong><br> ● Apply effective behaviour management techniques that are based on recognised theories of behaviour<br> ● Know of and advise students of the School’s Code of Conduct<br> ● Encourage students to meet school expectations<br> ● Interact with students in a courteous, firm, consistent, and fair manner at all times<br> ● Take responsibility for recording, managing, and following up on inappropriate student behaviour<br> ● Be punctual, manage time, lesson planning, and assessment schedules efficiently<br> ● Establish a learning environment where students feel safe to participate<br> ● Demonstrate strategies to create a positive environment supporting student effort and learning<br> ● Monitor student progress and liaise with the relevant Academic Leader</p> <p><br><strong>Pastoral Care</strong><br> ● Take responsibility for the pastoral needs, duty of care, and standards of behaviour of all students inside and outside the classroom<br> ● Report irresponsible or improper behaviour that is beyond normal classroom management techniques to your appropriate supervisor</p> <p><br><strong>Other</strong><br> ● The undertaking of extra-curricular activities is expected<br> ● Supervise additional classes as required<br> ● Comply with the accepted dress code of the School as outlined in the Staff Handbook<br> ● Exhibit personal behaviour reflective of the ethos and Christian foundations of the School<br> ● Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal</p> <p><br> KEY SELECTION CRITERIA<br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br> ● A degree in the relevant subject area, educational qualifications, and current NESA registration.<br> Essential<br> ● A commitment to lifelong learning and a passion for teaching<br> ● A sense of innovation and creativity<br> ● An enjoyment of working with young people<br> ● A proven understanding of recent teaching methodology, including differentiation of the curriculum<br> ● Strong interpersonal skills<br> ● A willingness to be a member of a team and work collegially with other staff members<br> ● A strong desire to be involved in the education of the whole child, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically<br> ● Excellent organisational skills<br> ● Willing support for the Christian ethos of the School<br> ● Proof of qualifications and disclosure on any matter that may affect your employment in this position will also be required before commencement</p> <p><br><strong>Desirable</strong><br> ● An active commitment to the Christian faith<br> ● A Master’s degree in a specialised area of education or other postgraduate qualifications</p> <p><br><strong>To apply, please submit:</strong><br> 1. Your CV<br> 2. A completed application for Teaching staff Application for Employment (https://www.mags.nsw.edu.au/assets/Downloads/application-for-employment-teacher.pdf)<br> 3. A cover letter addressing the Position Description above<br> Please submit all documentation to <a href="mailto:principal@mags.nsw.edu.au?subject=English%20Teacher%20%E2%80%93%20Senior%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@mags.nsw.edu.au</a> by 5 pm on Friday 8<br> August 2025. Any questions may also be directed to this email</p>