Bible Teacher

Macquarie College (MC) is seeking a passionate Bible teacher who has the disposition and skills to contribute to the achievement of our strategic intent to co-evolve a new exemplar of future-focused schooling towards the transformation of global education. The position is Full-Time commencing 2025 on an initial 2 year contract for Stage 4-6 in our Senior School.

 

Macquarie College (MC) is an aspirational, future-focused Adventist learning community, where the pursuit of excellence is nurtured in an inclusive, Christ-centred environment. With the longer term goal of chaplaincy at MC to be a global exemplar of Adventist mission and ministry in an educational context, this unique opportunity will require the successful candidate to contribute towards these goalsLocation Macquarie College, Newcastle NSW The successful applicant will demonstrate: 

• An understanding and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education as described by Adventist Schools Australia
• Intellectually and emotionally intelligent with a demonstrated love of the teaching profession.
• Relevant qualifications and current teaching registration with NESA
• Guided by a strong ethical framework, morally courageous and judicious in decision-making.
• Driven to achieve the best outcomes for the student, parents, staff and the broader MC community within the framework of MC’s Strategic Intent.
• A demonstrated capacity to meet the professional expectations of the teaching profession as expressed by AITSL and NESA.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to make learning come to life for students through the delivery of student-centred differentiated learning programs.
• A strategic researcher and creative and critical thinker with a demonstrated capacity to collaboratively contribute to the ongoing adaptive build-out of a best-practice, future-focused K-12 learning program.
• The capacity to infuse design thinking into their classroom, together with the ability to work collaboratively with the school’s dedicated Design Lab teachers to ensure each student is receiving learning which aligns to the Global Competencies.
• Committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations and a safe environment. Only applicants with a Working With Children Check (WWCC) will be considered for this role
• Legally able to work in Australia.

  Macquarie College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy. MC Policies GuidelinesOnly those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early. Expressions of interestExpressions of interest can be sent to the Human Resources Manager Mr. Jamie Roan [email protected] Your application should include the following:

1. A supporting statement addressing the key selection criteria and your commitment to maintaining a child safe environment by observing all child safe policies and procedures. This should be no longer than 2 pages
2. A CV showing qualifications and experience and the contact details of three referees
3. Your WWCC and NESA number
4. A 2-minute introductory video describing your personal qualities and motivations as an educator as an opportunity to introduce yourself outside of your CV. This can be uploaded to a platform such as YouTube and a link should be provided in the introduction of your supporting statement with permission to view given to [email protected].

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We assess applications upon their submission. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Salary Range      Salary will be in accordance to the Teacher Enterprise Agreement.