<p><strong>About Westminster</strong><br> 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.<br><br><strong>About the role</strong><br> We are seeking a suitably qualified and passionate teacher to join our Health and Physical Education faculty in our Senior School on a Full time, fixed term basis from January 2027.&nbsp;</p> <p>In the role of Senior School Teacher, you will be expected to build positive relationship with students, parents and colleagues and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning</li> <li>Plan and organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs in line with the Australian Curriculum and Faculty curriculum documentation</li> <li>Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes</li> <li>Develop, apply and record a range of assessment strategies that provide informed and timely feedback to students</li> <li>Utilise the School’s Learning Management System to&nbsp;enhance individual learning and provide timely feedback to students and parents regarding academic progress.</li> <li>Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture</li> <li>Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues</li> <li>Contribute to collegial discussions and planning to improve the learning outcomes for students</li> <li>Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the School.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally specialising in PE.</li> <li>Demonstrated passion for teaching, particularly physical education.</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, including 1:1 laptop program</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>Regular and up to date professional knowledge and learning</li> <li>Support for the ethos of an independent, coeducational, Uniting Church school</li> <li>Involvement at SACE level (moderation, marking) and relevant professional organisations is desirable</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator</li> <li>A high level of organisational ability; is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast paced environment</li> <li>High level of communication skills</li> <li>Highly developed interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with managers, peers, staff, parents and students</li> <li>Able to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a team</li> <li>A commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement</li> </ul> <p>A Position description is available on our website under Careers: Current Vacancies - Westminster School<br><br> For further information about these roles please email: <u>peopleandculture@westminster.sa.edu.au</u><br><br> To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressed to <strong>Ms Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning.</strong><br><br> Applications close 5pm Thursday 13th August 2026 and&nbsp;will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.<br><br><i><strong>Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.</strong></i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>