<p><strong>About Westminster</strong>&nbsp;</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,&nbsp;resilient&nbsp;and curious.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>About the Design Technology Teacher</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking a suitability qualified and motivated Design Technology and Materials Solutions Teacher to join our team in our&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;facilities&nbsp;located&nbsp;in the Senior School&nbsp;(Years 7-12).&nbsp;<br> You will be expected to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. &nbsp;<br>  &nbsp;<br><strong>Key Responsibilities include:</strong>​&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning&nbsp;</li> <li>Plan and organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs in line with the Australian Curriculum and Faculty curriculum documentation&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop,&nbsp;apply&nbsp;and record a range of assessment strategies that provide informed and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;feedback to students&nbsp;</li> <li>Utilise the School’s Learning Management System to enhance individual learning and provide&nbsp;timely&nbsp;feedback to students and parents&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;academic progress.&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop positive and professional relationships with students,&nbsp;parents&nbsp;and colleagues&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to collegial discussions and planning to improve the learning outcomes for students&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the&nbsp;School&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><i><strong>Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications,&nbsp;Skills&nbsp;and Experience include:</strong></i>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications (Registered Teacher).&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated passion for and experience in teaching Design, Technology and Materials Solutions, working with wood and metal materials machinery&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of current trends and practices of Design and Technology Pedagogy&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in&nbsp;Computer Aided Design (CAD/Fusion 360)&nbsp;and Computer Assisted Manufacturing&nbsp;(CAM)&nbsp;including&nbsp;plasma&nbsp;cutting and CNC&nbsp;milling technologies&nbsp;</li> <li>Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>High level&nbsp;of ICT skills,&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;and effective incorporation into classroom practice, including 1:1 laptop program&nbsp;</li> <li>The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to&nbsp;monitor, and respond to, student progress.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><i><strong>Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities:</strong></i>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Enthusiastic,&nbsp;resilient&nbsp;and optimistic educator&nbsp;</li> <li>A high level&nbsp;of organisational ability; is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment&nbsp;</li> <li>High level&nbsp;of communication skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Highly developed interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with managers, peers, staff,&nbsp;parents&nbsp;and students&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a team&nbsp;</li> <li>A commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>A position description is available on our website under Careers - <a href="http://www.westminster.school/" rel="nofollow">www.westminster.school</a>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> For further information about this role please contact <a href="mailto:humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au?subject=Senior%20School%20Teacher%20-%20Design%20Technology%20-%20Material%20Solutions%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">peopleandculture@westminster.sa.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> To apply, please&nbsp;submit&nbsp;your resume and a cover letter addressed to Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning. &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted at the conclusion of the school term break.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Applications will only be accepted when&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;through Seek.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><i><strong>Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.</strong></i>&nbsp;</p>