JOB DESCRIPTION

Covenant Christian School is a distinctly and explicitly Christian Prep to Year 12 co-educational day school with over 900 students, located in Belrose on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Working in partnership with parents, our passionate and highly qualified teaching staff deliver the curriculum from the understanding that all of life must be centred on God and his plan to restore all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

With a focus on the nurture and discipleship of our students, Covenant seeks to meet the individual learning needs of each student and support their well-being and development from an academic, social, emotional and spiritual perspective.

Vision: To faithfully serve in God’s plan to restore all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Mission: To assist parents in the nurture of their children, by providing a Christ-centred, biblically grounded, culturally engaging and academically rigorous education to equip the children to live for God’s glory.

ROLE STATEMENT

To develop and deliver quality 7-12 Science curriculum content to students, ensuring all curriculum, teaching programs and assessment procedures are compliant with NESA requirements and school pedagogical perspectives, from a Christian perspective and in an age-appropriate manner that encourages students to think biblically and allow them to be challenged academically to develop and use their gifts wisely.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction and Curriculum

• Ensure a biblical world view permeates teaching and learning practices through programs, rationales and assessments which encourage students to think biblically about the subject area,
• Deliver quality teaching to students, ensuring compliance with NESA requirements and school pedagogical perspectives, in a climate of learning that fosters academic achievement and actively explores ways to differentiate learning experiences and assessment in the classroom.

Assessment

• Implement effective practices to monitor student progress and academic standards within the guidelines set by the school, providing constructive feedback.
• Ensure all administrative deadlines are met (eg, student reports) informing your Coordinator of any variances; providing appropriate work for students when absent from school.

Student Support

• Work in collaboration with Learning Support and Extension and Enrichment staff to provide relevant students with the appropriate additional support they require, and communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, where appropriate in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Report any concerns regarding the wellbeing of students to your Coordinator.
• Implement a child safe culture that promotes positive student wellbeing and implements the school’s discipline and welfare programs, having a genuine care and interest in each students’ welfare inside and outside the classroom.
• Communicate directly with class parents when and where appropriate, managing any parent concerns in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain a positive classroom culture that fosters clear student behavioural learning and discipline expectations aligned to the school’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Use technology, where appropriate, to improve teaching and learning processes.

Professional Development

• In consultation with your faculty Coordinator, participate in Professional Learning activities (including during PD Week and Conference Week events) to enhance your teaching practice through a framework of feedback and continued professional growth. Ensure you maintain a proper work/life balance to support your own wellbeing.

School Community

• Work cohesively with staff, being subject to relevant Coordinators in line with the organizational structure of the school, and promote collaborative relationships between teachers, students and parents.
• Contribute to staff meetings to improve teaching and learning quality and practices; and collaborate with staff members in the development of their understanding.
• Contribute to staff devotions, assist with student assemblies and school events, as required, and be involved in the wider life of the school to help instill cultural expectations across the School.
• Maintain a positive uniform culture at all times.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life of their local church.
• Able and willing to sincerely affirm the School’s Statement of Belief, modelling a lifestyle that reflects Christian practice and beliefs in their everyday life.
• Genuine passion for, and capabilities in Christian Education, suitably qualified, and NESA accredited in NSW
• Competent in the use of technology as it relates to the education programs, particularly Canvas and Edumate.
• Good relationship and communication skills; ability to work in a team
• A current Working with Children Check
• Full driver’s licence
• Awareness of WHS practice and procedures

• Ability to model Christian understanding through empathy, compassion, humility, grace and integrity.

IN RETURN WE OFFER:

• Two weeks Professional Development each year (January and July)
• Dedicated Induction Day in January
• Support package of programs and mentoring for those new to the profession, including ‘Covie 101’ for new teachers, and mentoring for all new staff.
• A supportive, caring Christian environment
• Employee Assistance Program – Abound, providing Christian counselling, support and resources
• An onsite café; staff morning teas
• An onsite gym

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure compliance with NESA requirements and school pedagogical perspectives, implementing a child safe culture that promotes positive wellbeing for students.

• All staff have a responsibility to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of everyone else at school or involved in school activities
• To model a commitment to safety, adherence to policies and safety procedures
• In consultation with the Executive and other Administration staff to identify hazards and manage risks, especially those related to programs, activities, equipment and systems of work in your area.

The school reserves the right to modify and adjust role descriptions to meet its operational and strategic needs.

Melissa Brown

Principal

January 2025

Award:   Christian Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement (latest version).

      The School’s Staff Code of Conduct and Statement of Belief also applies to your employment.