Modern Languages Teacher

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.   We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.  The role We have an opportunity for an experienced Modern Languages Teacher to join our department in a full-time permanent capacity, commencing in Term 2.  This role will be responsible for teaching German up to Stage 6, including our extension course as well as Stage 4 & 5 French.  Click here for the position description.  Our kind of teacher You will display the following skills and attributes: Experience teaching across the Secondary curriculum, including Stage 6 German Continuers course Stage 6 German Extension course experience desirable, not essential Experience teaching Stage 4 & 5 French Have an excellent understanding of the NESA syllabus and hold current NESA accreditation Be a positive and collaborative contributor to a successful department committed to improving educational outcomes Be confident in differentiating the curriculum in the classroom Have a strong understanding of the application of technology to enhance learning Be a reflective professional engaged in ongoing development and research in relation to your practice Be committed to supporting student wellbeing Your kind of school Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback and competitive remuneration. We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections. Your kind of benefits We offer salaries above the award, ranging from $95,000 - $135,000 per annum (plus superannuation). Your salary will be based on your NESA accreditation level. We have a range of benefits, including: mentoring groups and professional development support access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes daily morning tea discounted school fees (where applicable) a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events close to public transport and street parking access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities. Our kind of process To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online. Applications for this opportunity close on Monday 6th May, 2024. Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide a Working with Children Check. Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.