K- 6 Primary Teacher
- Ignite a passion for primary teaching through engaging lessons
- Work with educators in an innovative setting that values professional growth
- Contribute to a cutting-edge primary program
Welcome to Abbotsleigh, a pre-kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls located in Wahroonga, on Sydney’s North Shore.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Start Term 1 2025 | Permanent Full time | Reports to Head of Junior School
At Abbotsleigh, our Junior School teachers play a vital role in creating an energetic and engaging learning environment that inspires a passion for scientific inquiry. Starting in 2025, this role involves designing and delivering innovative lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, promoting critical thinking, and encouraging personal development. Teachers will assess student progress through various methods, provide constructive feedback, and adapt strategies to meet individual needs.
The successful applicant will foster a supportive classroom atmosphere that encourages enthusiasm for Junior School while actively participating in professional development and contributing to the school’s educational community.
The Duties
- Demonstrate knowledge, competence and confidence in primary pedagogy
- Well-versed in NESA guidelines, with a strong grasp of the new curriculum and relevant standards.
- Ability to integrate technology and contemporary resources to enhance learning and keep the curriculum relevant and engaging
Why work at Abbotsleigh?
At Abbotsleigh, our talented and committed staff members are the foundation of our community. We are dedicated to helping our staff reach their full potential. Our positive and collaborative culture allows teachers to bring meaningful learning experiences to our girls. It is our motivated girls who make teaching at Abbotsleigh a productive and inspiring space to work.
- Contemporary Learning Environments: Enjoy modern, flexible teaching spaces that encourage innovative thinking and skill development.
- Enthusiastic and Motivated Students: Teach students who are eager to learn, challenge themselves, and uphold values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Compassion, and Perseverance.
- Prime Location: Work on beautiful grounds near Wahroonga Village, with onsite exercise facilities, ample parking, and convenient access to public transport.
- Supportive Work Conditions: Benefit from substantial Teacher Aid support, reduced face-to-face teaching hours, and no Saturday sports allocations, allowing more time for family and personal pursuits.
- Competitive Benefits: Receive generous above-award remuneration, salary packaging options, and student fee discounts.
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess current University and NESA certifications.
Applications close on 4 November 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received
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