Wenona is seeking a creative and dynamic Junior School Teacher to join our thriving Junior School. You will inspire our young women through innovative classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.
At Wenona, we have an obligation to our profession to ensure the highest quality educational outcomes for our students. We foster a love of learning, inquiry and collaboration through our own role modelling of such practices in our work. We expect our teachers to be committed to their own professional development and to want to make a contribution to the broader educational community.
The Position
The role of Junior School Teacher (K-6) is a rewarding opportunity to inspire our young students by designing and delivering innovative teaching programs to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement in the classroom and beyond.
Key priorities for the role also include:
- Teach and aspire to the standards articulated in the Wenona Effective Teaching Cycle in collaboration with our team of professional educators.
- Planning and implementing authentic assessments that informs teaching and learning.
- Nurturing each individual by supporting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of young students.
- Collaborating and contributing to a team and faculty of professional educators.
- Utilising ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement beyond the classroom.
This role is looking to commence from the beginning of Term 3, 2025, and we are open to both Permanent and Temporary applicants.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be passionate about education and creative and adaptable in your approach as you support and engage each child. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with and build strong positive relationships with members of the school community including other staff, students and parents. You will be committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and receptive to opportunities for personal and professional development and be committed to supporting the values of Wenona as you undertake your role. Experience with the International Baccalaureate and Primary Years Program philosophy and pedagogy would be advantageous.
Benefits We Offer
- Strong culture of teamwork and professional development support.
- Access to professional growth and staff development learning experiences.
- Staff discounts, onsite gym and pool facilities and morning tea provided.
- Access to EAP and onsite annual flu vaccinations.
Application Process
Applications should be submitted via Wenona Careers and include a resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, copies of qualifications and names of two referees. This role requires the successful applicant to be NESA accredited, hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, current NSW Police Check and to be fully COVID vaccinated.
Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona’s Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. (http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/New Working-With-Children-Check/New-Working-with-Children-Check)
