Service Learning Leader and Teacher • 0 of 15 filled

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (NNSW) Limited is seeking a full-time Service Learning Leader and Teacher for Macquarie College’s Senior School. The position combines 0.2 FTE Service Learning leadership with 0.8 FTE classroom teaching, ideally Bible and/or PDHPE, inspiring students to serve others and develop Christian character. This is a full-time position commencing term 1, 2027

 Macquarie College (MC) is a Preschool to Year 12 independent school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Located on the border of Wallsend and Elermore Vale in Newcastle, the College has a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years.

Grounded in its Adventist mission, MC provides opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

The position combines a 0.2 FTE Service Learning leadership allocation with 0.8 FTE classroom teaching, preferably in Bible and/or PDHPE.

You will lead the development and delivery of a structured Service Learning Program for Years 7–10, helping students connect Christian faith with meaningful action. Working with Bible–Encounter teachers, Chaplaincy and College leaders, you will build community partnerships and coordinate projects that develop compassion, responsibility and student leadership.

You will oversee planning, logistics, risk management and reflection, helping students understand community needs and the impact of their contribution. Alongside this leadership responsibility, you will deliver engaging classroom teaching and support students’ learning and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will demonstrate: 

• An understanding and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education and the Church as described by Adventist Schools Australia and our statements of belief Statements of Belief
• Relevant teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation.
• Ability to lead service learning, community partnerships and student projects.
• Strong planning, communication, collaboration and risk management skills.
• Effective teaching, differentiation and assessment practices.
• Commitment to developing Christian character and student leadership.
• Ability to teach Bible–Encounter and/or PDHPE is desirable.
• We are a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children's rights to safety, respect, inclusion, and empowerment. All applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and be willing to complete mandatory safeguarding training before working with children.
• Legally able to work in Australia. This position is not linked to a sponsorship visa and applicants who are not legally able to work in Australia will not be considered.

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 Guidelines

Only 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 interest 

Expressions of interest can be sent to the HR Manager Mr Jamie Roan ([email protected]) Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.