English Teacher (Permanent - Full-time)

About the role 

Reporting to the Head of Faculty 

As a Year 7-12 English Teacher, you will provide an academically challenging, stimulating, and safe environment where students are enthused about their English studies. You will foster a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and sharing of knowledge and information with colleagues. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the appropriate provided professional learning to teach Years 7-10 within the framework of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the school’s extensive co-curricular program in your area(s) of interest or expertise.

The successful applicant will have a full-time teaching load equivalent to up 46 x 50-minute periods over a two-week (60 period) cycle. All staff are expected to be on campus each term from 8:00am until at least 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.  

About the School

Hunter Valley Grammar School is an independent, non-selective, non-denominational, co-educational day school for students from Preschool – Year 12.  

Located two hours north of Sydney – at the gateway to the beautiful Hunter Valley – we are one of the fastest growing regional centres in NSW. With a diverse range of employment and recreational activities, we enjoy an all-encompassing valley lifestyle with easy access to the mountains, vineyards, and beaches.

We are a values-rich learning community and we set high expectations for all students to fulfil their potential – inside and outside the classroom.

About you 

As a dedicated Teacher in the English Faculty, you will possess: 

• Appropriate educational qualifications/Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject area, and current NESA registration.
• Demonstrated experience in, or an understanding of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP).
• Ability to teach HSC English (with desired experience in successfully teaching the new HSC English Advanced syllabus).
• Capacity to teach HSC English Extension course/s would be considered an advantage.
• Capacity to teach in a second subject area may be considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated capacity to inspire young learners, possessing a commitment to learning and a passion for teaching.
• A high level of interpersonal skills, a willingness to be an active team member and contribute to the Faculty.
• A demonstrated clarity of educational purpose, vision, and engagement with our School Values.
• Ensure teaching practice continues to meet the NESA Standards for Teacher Accreditation at the relevant level by performing a range of professional activities as part of ongoing practice.
• Demonstrate a commitment to completing the required minimum hours of Professional Learning (including the specified hours of NESA Registered PD). 
• Manage one’s own annual accreditation requirements including fee payment and maintenance of a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance.

Salary

The salary for this position aligns with the Independent Schools NSW/ACT Standards Model (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021. You will be paid in alignment with your level of accreditation.

How to apply

Suitable applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Covering Letter addressing the selection criteria to the HR Team at [email protected]. 

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Human Resources via email [email protected]

To view the position description, visit our website at https://www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au/about/employment/ 

Applications close: 9am Friday 2 September 2022

Applications received after this date will not be considered.

No recruiters please

HVGS is an equal opportunity employer.

All staff must hold a Current Working with Children Check