Casual Secondary School Teachers (7-12)

Covenant Christian School is seeking applications from suitably qualified teachers to join our Secondary School in a casual capacity as we seek to provide not only high-quality teaching to our students, but a distinctly Christian education which ensures that a biblical worldview permeates the school’s teaching and learning practices.

Casual teachers are required by the school from time-to-time to stand in for regular class teachers who may become unavailable, either at short notice or as part of planned leave. You will be engaged for a minimum half-day engagement (but usually full days), and as a casual employee you will not need to accept all casual engagements that the school may offer.

As a Secondary School Teacher at the school you are responsible for implementing the Vision and Mission of the school in the context of the classroom. Student's work will have been prepared by the regular class teacher, enabling you to focus more on classroom supervision.

At Covenant, you are to show godly leadership to students, expressing your faith not only in the way you relate to them individually, but with all the interactions you have inside and outside the classroom, especially with staff and parents.

You will deliver curriculum content from a Christian perspective and in an age- appropriate manner that encourages students to think biblically about relevant areas of study along with being challenged to develop and use their gifts wisely.

You will be supported by our Head of Secondary School and Director of Teaching & Learning. Our Extension & Enrichment Coordinator, Learning Support team, Student Wellbeing Team and School Counsellors all provide additional support, where required.

You will implement a child safe culture that promotes positive wellbeing for students and implements the school’s discipline and welfare programs to help to instill cultural expectations in Secondary School.

Over 40 years committed to the same Vision and Mission Covenant Christian School was founded over 40 years ago by Christian parents who passionately believed that parents are responsible for bringing up their children in the training and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).

Their vision was a school that provided a comprehensive education, taught to a high standard by Christian teachers, in which Christ was recognised as Lord of all. This education was not only to prepare the students for future study or work, but for life itself.

Today, this vision lives on through a dedicated Board, School Association, staff and community, united in this original Vision and Mission.

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.

Located in leafy Belrose, NSW, Covenant Christian School is 19 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council.

As a Christ-centred community, we recognise that all staffing positions support, and are supported by, all other roles. Such inter-relationships require us to consult and collaborate with our staff.

‘Now you are all the body of Christ, and each one of you is part of it’. 1 Cor 12:27

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver quality teaching to students, ensuring compliance with NESA requirements and school pedagogical perspectives, and aid in the delivery of curriculum content from a Christian perspective. (Class work being provided by the regular classroom teacher on Canvas).
• Provide an effective climate of learning that fosters academic achievement, actively exploring ways to differentiate learning experiences and assessment in the classroom.
• 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 child's welfare inside and outside the classroom.
• Post class, to provide any feedback to the regular classroom teacher to allow them to provide strong Parent Partnership presence that supports our community on both a day- to-day level and in Secondary School events and programs, including the Class Parents program.
• 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.
• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life of their local church, with a strong passion for Christian community.
• Able and willing to sincerely affirm the School’s Statement of Belief modelling a lifestyle that reflects Christian practice and these beliefs in their everyday work and life.
• Genuine passion for, and capabilities in, Christian Education.
• NESA accredited to teach in NSW, experienced teachers and new teachers equally considered.
• Competent in the use of technology as it relates to education programs.
• A working knowledge of Canvas and Edumate desirable.
• Good interpersonal and communicative skills.
• An appreciation for, and understanding of, the unique developmental needs of students and the significance of spiritual, social and emotional learning to personal growth, wellbeing and academic engagement.
• Able to provide a valid Working with Children Check.

Casual Junior School Teachers (K-6)

Covenant Christian School is seeking applications from suitably qualified teachers to join our Junior School in a casual capacity as we seek to provide not only high-quality teaching to our students, but a distinctly Christian education which ensures that a biblical worldview permeates the school’s teaching and learning practices.

Casual teachers are required by the school from time-to-time to stand in for regular class teachers who may become unavailable, either at short notice or as part of planned leave. You will be engaged for a minimum half-day engagement (but usually full days), and as a casual employee you will not need to accept all casual engagements that the school may offer.

As a Junior School Teacher at the school you are responsible for implementing the Vision and Mission of the school in the context of the classroom. Student's work will have been prepared by the regular class teacher, enabling you to focus more on classroom supervision.

At Covenant, you are to show godly leadership to students, expressing your faith not only in the way you relate to them individually, but with all the interactions you have inside and outside the classroom, especially with staff and parents.

You will deliver curriculum content from a Christian perspective and in an age- appropriate manner that encourages students to think biblically about relevant areas of study along with being challenged to develop and use their gifts wisely.

You will be supported by our Head of Junior School (HoJS) and Director of Teaching & Learning (DoTaL). Our Stage Coordinators, Extension & Enrichment Coordinator and Learning Support team all provide additional support, where required.

You will implement a child safe culture that promotes positive wellbeing for students and implements the school’s discipline and welfare programs to help to instill cultural expectations in Junior School.

Over 40 years committed to the same Vision and Mission Covenant Christian School was founded over 40 years ago by Christian parents who passionately believed that parents are responsible for bringing up their children in the training and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).

Their vision was a school that provided a comprehensive education, taught to a high standard by Christian teachers, in which Christ was recognised as Lord of all. This education was not only to prepare the students for future study or work, but for life itself.

Today, this vision lives on through a dedicated Board, School Association, staff and community, united in this original Vision and Mission.

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.

Located in leafy Belrose, NSW, Covenant Christian School is 19 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council.

As a Christ-centred community, we recognise that all staffing positions support, and are supported by, all other roles. Such inter-relationships require us to consult and collaborate with our staff.

‘Now you are all the body of Christ, and each one of you is part of it’. 1 Cor 12:27

Reports to Head of Junior School

Reports to Stage Coordinator

This Position Casual Junior School Teacher K-6

Works with Junior School staff, Extension and Enrichment Coordinator, Learning & Support Coordinator and their team of Teachers’ Aides

Other Key Relationships Director of Teaching and Learning (DoTaL), Director of Student Wellbeing (DoSW),

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver quality teaching to students, ensuring compliance with NESA requirements and school pedagogical perspectives, and aid in the delivery of curriculum content from a Christian perspective. (Class work being provided by the regular classroom teacher on Canvas).
• Provide an effective climate of learning that fosters academic achievement, actively exploring ways to differentiate learning experiences and assessment in the classroom.
• 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 child's welfare inside and outside the classroom.
• Post class, to provide any feedback to the regular classroom teacher to allow them to provide strong Parent Partnership presence that supports our community on both a day- to-day level and in Junior School events and programs, including the Class Parents program.
• 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.
• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life of their local church, with a strong passion for Christian community.
• Able and willing to sincerely affirm the School’s Statement of Belief modelling a lifestyle that reflects Christian practice and these beliefs in their everyday work and life.
• Genuine passion for, and capabilities in, Christian Education.
• NESA accredited to teach in NSW, experienced teachers and new teachers equally considered.
• Competent in the use of technology as it relates to education programs.
• A working knowledge of Canvas and Edumate desirable.
• Good interpersonal and communicative skills.
• An appreciation for, and understanding of, the unique developmental needs of students and the significance of spiritual, social and emotional learning to personal growth, wellbeing and academic engagement.
• Able to provide a valid Working with Children Check.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:

Academic Tutors – Casual Small Group Tutoring

REPORTS TO: Director of Co-Curricular (P-12)

DEPARTMENT: Co-Curricular

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: • Faculty staff and Coordinator, E & E Coordinator, Learning Support

• Director of Teaching and Learning (DoTaL) • Learning Hub Senior Technician (Co-Curricular) • School Administration Staff • Parents and Community

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 Covenant Christian School partners with parents in the education of their children by providing opportunities and programs (both curricular and co-curricular) to suit a range of student abilities and interests. The after-school Co-Curricular program assists students in small groups with syllabus and learning support as well as special interest opportunities.

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In seeking to understand the school’s Vision for Christian Education, the Academic Tutor should develop strategies that aid implementation of the Vision, and strive for a consistent collective expectation amongst students and teachers. KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life of their local church.

• A strong academic record of achievement in their subject area • Able and willing to sincerely affirm the School’s Statement of Belief • Sound understanding of their tutoring subject • Good relationship and communication skills, with an ability to adapt instruction to the learning

needs of different students; the ability to liaise with staff • Available after school 3 - 5 pm, flexible across Monday – Thursday • Responsible and professional • Current Working with Children Check (Employee)

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Competent in the use of technology as it relates to the education programs, particularly Canvas and Edumate.

• Experience tutoring secondary students, with a particular emphasis on the ability to engage with enthusiasm and energy

• Awareness of WHS practice and procedures • Ability to model Christian understanding through empathy, compassion, humility, grace and

integrity.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY As a member of a small team of Co-Curricular staff, the Academic Tutor is responsible:

• to ensure they work cohesively with others, including Learning Hub staff • to be subject to relevant Coordinators in line with the organizational structure of the school • to provide an effective climate for promoting learning amongst students of all abilities • to promote collaborative relationships between teachers, students and parents • to value students for who they are rather than what they can do • provide an effective climate of learning that fosters academic achievement • develop appropriate strategies that aid implement of the School’s vision for Christian education • from time to time conduct other duties as may be required by the Director of Co-Curricular. • have a genuine care and interest in each pupil’s welfare • ensure the study areas are safe and kept tidy • report any concerns regarding the wellbeing of students to other Learning Hub staff or to the

Director of Co-Curricular.

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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY 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. They must comply with reasonable safety instructions, policies and procedures, including by providing care to students within the scope of their role. Staff will also participate in school safety, such as by addressing hazards and reporting safety incidents. The school reserves the right to modify and adjust role descriptions to meet its operational and strategic needs.

Award: Christian Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement (latest version). • The School’s Staff Code of Conduct and Statement of Belief also applies to your employment. • Casual Staff salaries are paid fortnightly by electronic funds transfer, via lodgement of a timesheet

through Covie’s pay portal, Definitiv.

Mission Statement

Our mission is 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 Description

The Covenant Christian School Dance Academy partners with parents in the nurture of their children by providing opportunities which allow students to express their faith, gifts and creativity through dance and performance. This is done in an encouraging, Christ-centred atmosphere. Whilst offering students a variety of the most popular dance styles, incorporating modern music and movement, the Dance Academy ultimately desires students to glorify God.

We seek a suitably qualified and experienced dance teacher to join our team, in a casual capacity, fostering a love and enthusiasm for dance in our students by teaching a variety of dance styles to students between the ages of 4 to 18 years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life of their local church.
• A genuine passion for, and capability in, Christian education and who wholeheartedly subscribes to the school’s Statement of Belief.
• Relevant qualifications, training or experience, with a background in most dance styles, including but not limited to; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Drama and Musical Theatre
• Experience teaching students between the ages of 4 to 18 years, with a particular emphasis on the ability to engage with young children with enthusiasm and energy
• Passionate in encouraging students to develop their God-given gifts through Dance.
• Strong relationship and communication skills for building rapport and engaging with students, parents and other school staff.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Professional, energetic, positive, approachable and engaging manner with a focused work ethic.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Teaching a variety of dance disciplines within our program between the hours of 2.45pm to 6.10pm on Monday - Thursday, during term time
• Planning and preparing for classes or rehearsing existing routines from current teacher
• Work collaboratively with the Dance Academy team to prepare and rehearse routines for the end of year Concert
• From time to time the Dance Academy teacher may be required to undertake other tasks as directed by the Creative Arts Coordinator or Director of Co-Curricular.

WHS

All staff, contractors and volunteers have a responsibility to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of everyone else at school or involved in school activities.  They must comply with reasonable safety instructions, policies and procedures, including by providing care to students within the scope of their role. Staff will also participate in school safety, such as by completing risk assessments, addressing hazards and reporting safety incidents. 

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

Casual Dance Academy Teacher  - Job Description

POSITION:           Dance Academy Teacher

REPORTS TO:       Dance Academy Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:    Co-Curricular

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Dance Academy Coordinator

• Dance Academy staff

• School Office

Mission Statement : Our mission is 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 Description

The Covenant Christian School Dance Academy partners with parents in the nurture of their

children by providing opportunities which allow students to express their faith, gifts and

creativity through dance. This is done in an encouraging, Christ-centred atmosphere. Whilst

offering students a variety of the most popular dance styles, incorporating modern music and

movement, the Dance Academy ultimately desires students to glorify God.

We seek a suitably qualified and experienced dance teacher to join our team, in a casual

capacity, fostering a love and enthusiasm for dance in our students by teaching a variety of

dance styles to students between the ages of 5 to 18 years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life

of their local church.

• A genuine passion for, and capability in, Christian education and who wholeheartedly

subscribes to the school’s Statement of Belief.

• Relevant qualifications, training or experience, with a background in most dance styles,

including but not limited to; Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Drama and Musical Theatre

• Experience teaching students between the ages of 5 to 18 years, with a particular

emphasis on the ability to engage with young children with enthusiasm and energy

• Passionate in encouraging students to develop their God-given gifts through Dance.

• Strong relationship and communication skills for building rapport and engaging with

students, parents and other school staff.

• Able to work effectively in a team environment

• Professional, energetic, positive, approachable and engaging manner with a focused

work ethic.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Teaching a variety of dance disciplines within our program between the hours of

3.00pm to 6.10pm on Monday - Thursday, during term time

• Planning and preparing for classes or rehearsing existing routines from current

teacher

• Work collaboratively with the Dance Academy team to prepare and rehearse routines

for the end of year Concert

• From time to time the Dance Academy teacher may be required to undertake other

tasks as directed by the Creative Arts Coordinator or Director of Co-Curricular.