Leppington Anglican College is a new Anglican School Corporation School, in the heart of southwestern Sydney. Opening in 2023 from Pre-K to Year 7, the College will grow rapidly to become a campus of 1300 students from Pre-K to Year 12 in the coming years.

Leppington Anglican College exists to be a dynamic learning community, inspiring every member to find life to the fullest in Christ.

We are seeking dynamic Middle School Teachers to join our innovative and collaborative team. Educators with the capacity and willingness to teach across two or more KLA’s, and with a genuine interest in providing a relevant and engaging curriculum to students in the middle years are encouraged to apply.

Our middle years program (Years 5 to 8) encourages students to develop their unique skills, talents, and abilities, and expand their capacity to learn, growing the habits of mind and dispositions that will enable them to flourish in learning and in life

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications for the position and NESA teacher accreditation
• Interest and experience in developing and delivering cross-curricular / integrated units of work
• Capacity to teach across two or more subjects / KLA’s
• Understanding of the importance of a balanced approach to pedagogy between explicit instruction and inquiry learning
• Ability to integrate an authentic Christian worldview into learning experiences
• Genuine concern for the development of the whole child
• Experience in, or understanding of restorative practices in the school context
• Experience with one or more of the following learning frameworks or philosophies
  • Learning Powered Approach
  • IB / MYP
  • Visible Thinking
  • Design for Deep Learning
  • Cultures of Thinking

Personal Qualities

As an educator, you will be willing to learn and continually improve your craft. You will love your students and seek to find their strengths and build good relationships. You will be creative, adaptable and solution-focused, and have the courage to try new things, take risks and not be afraid of failure.

As a teacher, you will be just as passionate about seeing students develop character and learning dispositions as you are about your subject matter. You will be highly professional, a collaborator, team player and be supportive of the College Vision, Mission, and Values.

As a committed Christian, your genuine faith will bring an authentic Christian worldview to the classroom and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Status | Permanent, Full Time

Commencement | Term 1 2023

Submitting Your Application

Applications will only be considered if the relevant preliminary questions including qualifications, accreditation status, and Working with Children Check are completed and disclosed in your application.

In addition, please provide a cover letter or supporting statement about your experience, which demonstrates your ability to meet the selection criteria and personal qualities listed above (in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section)

Applications close Friday 24 June 2022

We reserve the right to fill the position prior to the closing date.