Website Penrith Christian School
About Us
Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills, at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
As our motto suggests, we Strive for the Highest in everything we do and represent. At PCS, we value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency in our learning framework, pastoral care and wellbeing approach and drive for academic and personal excellence.
About the Position
We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and collaborative person to join our Learning Enrichment team in a full time role. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator who is a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church.
This role forms part of a team which supports teachers across the school in identifying, documenting and programming for students requiring adjustments to their learning. Our team has been developing a differentiated learning approach across all classes, but with particular emphasis on the development of Literacy and Numeracy competencies.
This particular role will focus on supporting and guiding staff in making appropriate adjustments, enabling students to access the curriculum, as well as implementing strategies to improve student literacy. The successful candidate will also be required to collaborate across KLAs and to write Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) in collaboration with the teachers.
About You
With the ability to drive and facilitate a deep love of learning in students, your Christian faith will be evident in your ability to integrate an authentic Christian worldview into every learning experience. You will have a clear understanding of differentiated learning and assessment, catering for the individual needs of all students.
Along with NESA accreditation and a current Working with Children Check, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
- a working knowledge of the current requirements in relation to identifying and supporting students with learning needs
- evidence of success in your teaching and in an Educational Support role
- experience in and knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements
- experience in maintaining records of differentiation and support strategies
- experience in writing and managing Individual Learning Plans (ILP)
- experience in running small group intervention programs such as MiniLit, MultiLit, Cars and Stars
- experience in providing teaching staff with support and professional development in strategies for differentiation in the classroom
- collaborative, innovative and effective practice
- highly relational interpersonal skills with staff, students and parents
- a demonstrated capacity to work and contribute as a member of a curriculum team
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- flexibility and interest in working in an innovative and dynamic environment
- excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms
Benefits
We offer:
- Staff discount on school fees
- Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
- Access to extensive resources and state of the art facilities as part of an ELC-Year 12 school
- Experienced team of education professionals
- Professional learning opportunities and development
- Dedicated programming (RFF) time every week
- Competitive salary
Applications close 4.00pm Monday 25 November 2024
(unless the position is filled earlier)
How to apply
Visit the PCS website pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment to complete the Employment Application form. Please email your application and certified supporting documents to hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au. Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.
Penrith Christian School is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child protection legislation and ensure that the School’s Child Safety policies and procedures are implemented at all times.
Education has an important role in supporting children and young people and identifying where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare, or well-being at risk. All School staff have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their roles, and to provide support to children and young people.