Information for Completing an Application for a Staff Position in 2021
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INFORMATION FOR COMPLETING AN APPLICATION FOR A STAFF POSITION IN 2021 Richard Johnson Anglican School commenced with its first enrolments in February 1997. This expanding PreK to Year 12 School provides accessible, contemporary co‐educational Christian education for the region. The School operates two Campuses: one in Oakhurst – Kindergarten to Year 12 with a current enrolment total of 958 students; the other in the growth area of Marsden Park – with a current enrolment of 141 students in Kindergarten to Year 6 and over 30 students in PreKindergarten. The Marsden Park Campus has an anticipated capacity for over 1100 students and will progress into the Secondary Years onsite in 2024. The Oakhurst Campus currently consists of 421 students in the Primary section and 537 students in the Secondary section, which is projected to further increase to approx. 550‐560 students next year. Two major construction projects during 2021 will provide additional facilities: Senior Studies Centre ($5.8m) at the Oakhurst Campus; and the first stage of a two‐storey classroom building ($6.2m) at the Marsden Park Campus. The School has excellent facilities and resources. The School is owned by The Anglican Schools Corporation (TASC), which currently oversees 16 schools: Arndell Anglican College, Oakville (K‐12) Claremont College, Randwick (K‐6) Danebank School, Hurstville (K‐12) Macquarie Anglican Grammar School, Dubbo (K‐12) Mamre Anglican School, Kemps Creek (K‐12) Nowra Anglican College, Bomaderry (K‐12) Oran Park Anglican College, Oran Park (K‐12) Orange Anglican Grammar School, Orange (K‐12) Penrith Anglican College, Orchard Hills (K‐12) Roseville College, Roseville (K‐12) Rouse Hill Anglican College, Rouse Hill (K‐12) Shellharbour Anglican College, Dunmore (K‐12) St. Luke’s Grammar School, Dee Why (K‐12), incl. Bayview Campus (K‐6) Thomas Hassall Anglican College, Middleton Grange (K‐12) Wollondilly Anglican College, Tahmoor (K‐12) The aim of the Corporation Board is to contribute to the governance of these schools, particularly through delegated authority to each School Council. The Corporation and its schools are serviced by a ‘Group Office’, which provides logistical support, financial services and handles accounting functions such as payroll, fee collection etc. The day‐to‐day management of each school, including the appointment of staff, the enrolment of students, the learning curriculum etc., is the responsibility of the Principal. Richard Johnson Anglican School seeks to provide a dynamic, caring Christian educational community, founded on the Lordship of Jesus Christ, to foster learning excellence. Therefore, the School is keen to appoint Christian Staff who will have a significant impact upon the School’s Christian ethos and culture. Teachers are committed to developing learning approaches which nurture the students’ knowledge, skills and attitude characteristics, from a Christian perspective. The School has developed a reputation for being ‘a place to belong, serve and succeed’. The inclusive environment promotes respect for and ownership of the School’s contemporary Christian culture. Page | 1 The School’s dynamic Christian culture is accomplished through: significant staff involvement; placing Jesus Christ central to all planning and activities; high quality, professional teaching; clear expectations and positive reinforcement of student conduct and learning endeavours; a safe and caring relational environment; and a strong welfare system enabling good communication with students and parents. Recently, a long‐standing Secondary Music Teacher, who was also leading the Strings Ensemble Program for Primary and Secondary students, notified her intention to conclude at the end of 2020 due to her husband’s work moving them to regional NSW. She has taught Secondary Music classes, as well as co‐ordinated a Strings Program, catering for beginners through to competent instrumentalists. Her total part‐time allocation, inclusive of teaching and tutoring is 4 days per week ie. 0.8fte. Therefore, the current combined role could be considered (as either 0.8 fte or full‐time) or it could be divided into two roles ie. part‐time Music Teacher position (approx. 0.6fte) and part‐time Strings Ensemble Tutor (approx. 0.4fte). Please apply for one option. SECONDARY MUSIC TEACHER + STRINGS TUTOR (0.8fte part‐time or full‐time) Please refer to Classroom Teacher Role Description on website OR SECONDARY MUSIC TEACHER (approx. 0.6fte part‐time) OR STRINGS ENSEMBLE (NON‐TEACHING) TUTOR (approx. 0.4fte part‐time) APPLICATION PROCESS Teaching applicants should download and complete the Application for Employment Teacher form from the Employment section on the School’s website. Attach to your emailed application. Teaching applicants must provide evidence of being registered with NESA and a copy of their relevant Accreditation status. They also should be able to demonstrate contemporary knowledge of the latest NESA curriculum and syllabus documents. Non‐Teachers: download and complete the Application for Employment Support and Operational Staff form from the Employment section on the School’s website. Attach to your emailed application. All applicants must provide their Employment Working With Children Check (WWCC) Number and Date of Birth with the application. An Application will not be considered without a WWCC Number being provided. All applicants should provide a cover letter, with a statement describing the main reason/s for submitting the application. All applicants must provide an up‐to‐date CV, and consider including the following information: ▸ marital status, including (where applicable), name & occupation of spouse, names & ages of children ▸ religious denomination, Church involvement and brief testimony about your Christian experience ▸ full details of tertiary qualifications and achievements (i.e. copies of Testamur and Transcripts), as applicable, listing names of institutions and dates ▸ full details of educational experience including HSC results, as applicable ▸ full details of teaching experience, particularly noting any specific talents/interests and a summary of professional development undertaken, as applicable ▸ statement of health eg. disclosure of any disability or ongoing illness which may affect job suitability and/or performance ▸ details of other relevant qualifications or experience ▸ cultural and sporting interests ▸ personal philosophy re Christian education, as relevant for teaching applicants Page | 2 Applications must be accompanied by: ▸ Contact details for a minimum of two referees ‐ one being the Minister of the Church currently attended by the applicant and one related to the applicant’s teaching/employment background. Applications should be addressed to The Principal, Mr Paul Cockrem, and emailed: as PDF attachments to: [email protected] NB. Please include the position being applied for in the subject line. Closing date: 3pm, Tuesday 3 November 2020. NB. The Principal reserves the right to make an interim appointment or to re‐advertise any position or to not make an appointment. Page | 3 .