CLASSROOM TEACHER (Years 3-6) - Newington College

CLASSROOM TEACHER (Years 3-6)
STANMORE PREPARATORY (WYVERN HOUSE)
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME (1.0 FTE) TERMS 3 & 4, 2013
Newington College is a boys' school of the Uniting Church, founded in 1863 and a member of the A.A.G.P.S
Association of NSW. There are approximately 1800 boys across three campuses; Stanmore (7-12), Wyvern House
(K-6) and Lindfield (K-6). Wyvern House Preparatory School has approximately 480 boys.
Newington College is dedicated to excellence in education for boys, and the realisation of each boy’s potential,
providing a balanced curriculum encompassing the spiritual, academic, cultural, physical and practical areas of
learning. At Newington College we pride ourselves on our dynamic approaches to teaching boys.
Through its wholehearted commitment to the best in education for boys the school is devoted to the pursuit of
excellence in all that a boy does and achieves. Each boy is valued for his unique capacity to contribute to the life
of the College. Newington’s traditions of individuality, excellence and community are trademarks of our boys; they
are the cornerstones on which our school was built and the heritage for its future. At Secondary level, the College
offers both the NSW Higher School Certificate and the IB Diploma programs.
Stanmore is in the inner western suburbs of Sydney, about 3km from the University of Sydney and 6km from the
central business district of Sydney. It is served by a railway station approximately 150m from the main gates to
Wyvern House.
Further information about the school, its programs and the Educational Strategic Plan is available on the College’s
main website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au
A. OUTLINE
The College is seeking to appoint a full-time temporary (1.0 FTE) primary classroom teacher (Years 3-6) for the
second semester of 2013 at our Stanmore Preparatory School (Wyvern House), commencing Term 3 (15 July
2013) up until the conclusion of our academic year in Term 4 (6 December 2013).
We seek an outstanding classroom teacher who is committed to high standards.
An ability and willingness to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular program will be required.
Applications from newly qualified teachers are also encouraged.
All staff must be supportive of the Uniting Church ethos of the College.
Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Ian Holden, Head of Wyvern House, email
iholden@newington.nsw.edu.au or telephone (02) 9568 9444.

B. DUTY STATEMENT FOR TEACHING STAFF
The Role of the Classroom Teacher
Classroom teachers at Newington College are expected to be flexible, enthusiastic, competent and dynamic team
members, who actively engage in the daily life of the school, in addition to their specific responsibilities at class
level. Their role will include:
providing educational leadership;
creating a flexible program and classroom environment favourable to boys’ learning and their personal
growth;
establishing an effective rapport with students;
motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational
foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability; and
establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Current specific responsibilities are listed below.
Classroom Management
Teachers:
guide the general development and meet the individual needs of all boys. This includes attention to
health and social relationships, and the development of desirable habits and attitudes;
manage a well-rounded educational program, directing groups in their classes, assisting boys individually
and supervising extra-curricular activities;
advise or correct boys when necessary in the classroom or on the school premises, and shall keep the
Head informed concerning student behaviour management issues;
plan all excursions with the Head of the Prep School. This includes completing the appropriate Risk
Management Forms, provision for transportation, adult supervision, parent consent forms, time schedule,
first aid kits, checking rolls on the day of the excursion, etc.;
are responsible for the physical environment of the classroom spaces. This involves attention to the
display, neatness and all resources;
perform duties associated with textbooks, instructional supplies, equipment, student reports and records,
attendance reports, stock take and upkeep of resources;
prepare a comprehensive program including a day book, which shall be available for Relief teachers;
immediately report all accidents to students or self, on forms supplied by the school;
are required to attend and to participate actively in the Outdoor Education Program with their students;
are encouraged to participate in Parents’ and Friends’ activities;
report for duty on each regular school day in good time to prepare classes for that day and/or to complete
before school duty routines.
Student Behaviour Management
Teachers:
contribute towards the positive tone of the school and promote the self-esteem of boys;
contribute to the development of policies and procedures to promote the positive behaviour of boys in the
school context (duty of care);
contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to address and enhance
the welfare of boys;
provide appropriate advice about the welfare and behaviour of boys in their designated area of
responsibility;
contribute to the monitoring of the boys’ achievements and welfare, including those with special needs;
assist with positive behaviour management and standards throughout the school;
support the school’s Student Behaviour Management Plan; and
are proactive in expecting appropriate dress standards from boys.

Staff Engagement
Teachers:
provide advice and support to staff about professional and work related matters;
contribute to the promotion of a vibrant professional learning community;
foster an effective team approach within the staff community;
assist in new staff orientation/assimilation, together with other staff members; and
discuss SPD requirements and provisions with other staff members.
Teaching and Learning
Teachers:
contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the curriculum and associated
policies and programs;
contribute to the monitoring of boy outcomes and effectiveness of programs and the assessment and
reporting of individual student progress;
manage the evaluation, selection and allocation of curriculum resources in designated areas of
responsibility;
promote and maintain awareness of current educational developments, disseminate curriculum
information and facilitate the incorporation of new ideas, as appropriate;
serve on educational committees, and attend professional development meetings e.g. staff meetings,
staff professional development days;
are familiar with Board of Studies/School curriculum documents, appropriate to their Year level,
copies of which are available from the Deputy Head of the Prep School;
contribute to the implementation of curriculum improvement/development in the Prep School; and
supervise ‘in class’ standardised testing, including ICAS competitions and NAPLAN tests.
C. THE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN AND AIMS OF THE COLLEGE
The Educational Strategic Plan for 2010-2014 and annual reports, report to parents on our initiatives to date, and
the Aims of the College are to be found on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington
It is a condition of employment that staff comply with all the policies and practices of the College and that conduct
is consistent with the Christian ethos of the College. All staff must be fully supportive of the aims of the College.
D. PRIVACY GUIDELINES
1. In applying for this position applicants will provide Newington College with personal information. Human
Resources can be contacted by telephone on (02) 9568 9525.
2. If applicants provide personal information, for example name and address or information contained on
resumes, the College will collect the information in order to assess the application.
3. Applicants agree that the College may store this information for three months.
4. Applicants may seek access to the personal information held by the College if unsuccessful in obtaining
a position. However, access may be denied if for example access would have an unreasonable impact
on the privacy of others.
5. The College will not disclose this information to a third party without the applicant’s consent.
6. If applicants provide personal information of others, they will be encouraged to inform them that they
are disclosing this information to the College and why; that they can access this information if they wish;
that the College does not usually disclose information to third parties; and that the College may store
this information for three months.

E. CHILD PROTECTION
The successful applicant who is offered the job will be subject to employment screening processes with the NSW
Commission for Children and Young People and be required to make a formal child protection statement.
F. SELECTION CRITERIA
We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the
successful candidate will:
be a dynamic and successful classroom practitioner
have a sound understanding of the learning needs of boys
engage boys in a vibrant Prep School education program at all levels
utilise appropriate technologies to enhance the teaching program
have appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications
work effectively as a member of an enthusiastic team
show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care
be prepared to participate in the school’s co-curricular program
It is recommended that you use this information, the information contained on the College website and your own
initiative to present a curriculum vitae and application letter that reflects you, your career to date, and your
priorities.
Short-listed applicants will be required to undertake a demonstration lesson as part of the selection process.
Newington College has a Teachers’ Agreement and the remuneration for this position is subject to the
qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
G. GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION:
a) To apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australia, e.g. hold an appropriate and current
Australian work visa.
b) Applications should not be more than eight A4 pages as one attachment (PDF format preferred).
Applications should have a covering letter of not more than two pages, which includes a statement in
support of your candidacy.
c) Applicants must apply electronically for their application to be considered. The online application form
can be accessed at: www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about/employment
All applications will be acknowledged after the closing date.
d) Applications must also include the following information:
Personal details (a photograph is optional)
Qualifications (please include the date of each qualification and the name of the institution awarding
the qualification). Short-listed applicants will be asked to bring original documents or certified copies
of transcripts of qualifications and statements of service to the interview
A summary of your current position
A concise summary of your employment history (beginning with the most recent position)
Membership of any professional associations
Co-curricular interests and expertise
Names, positions and contact details for three (3) referees
Must include referees that hold supervisory positions.
e) Applications close 5:00 pm on Friday, 22 March 2013