Selection Criteria & Mission Focus
For Junior School Teachers
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Junior School Teacher: P – 3
SC1 Evidence of active involvement in a Christian denomination and/or ability to support the
Christian ethos of the College, including its worship and devotional programme.
SC2 Demonstrated personal and interpersonal skills that foster effective learning
partnerships with parents and other staff.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to develop warm, caring relationships with students while
maintaining a positive, focussed learning environment.
SC4 Demonstrated use of a range of effective learning strategies to ensure the needs of all
students in the classroom are met, especially those relating to early literacy and
numeracy development and fostering active, experiential (play-based) learning.
Evidence of a personal commitment to continuous self-evaluation and lifelong learning.
SC5 Demonstrated skills and understanding in the implementation of school work
programmes including the use of documented planning and monitoring processes to
ensure high standards of learning occur. Familiarity with current QSA syllabuses and
outcomes-based processes, particularly as they pertain to Early Childhood Education.
Familiarity with implementation of the Primary Years Program of the International
Baccalaureate and the ability to integrate the use of information technology into
learning will be an advantage.
SC6 Demonstrated skills needed to support the College’s co-curricular programme.
SC7 Demonstrated levels of confidence, flexibility, initiative, perseverance and
resourcefulness necessary to contribute to a learning community which values
teamwork and teacher leadership.
SC8 Demonstrated skills and appropriate qualifications to fulfil the roles outlined in the
Specific Requirements for the position.
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Junior School Teacher: Yrs 4-6
SC1 Evidence of active involvement in a Christian denomination and/or ability to support the
Christian ethos of the College, including its worship and devotional programme.
SC2 Demonstrated personal and interpersonal skills that foster effective learning
partnerships with parents and other staff.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to develop warm, caring relationships with students while
maintaining a positive, focussed learning environment.
SC4 Demonstrated use of a range of effective learning strategies to ensure the needs of all
students in the classroom are met. Skill in the use of inquiry as a basis for learning.
Evidence of a personal commitment to continuous self-evaluation and lifelong learning.
SC5 Demonstrated skills and understanding in the implementation of school work
programmes including the use of documented planning and monitoring processes to
ensure high standards of learning occur. Familiarity with current QSA syllabuses and
outcomes-based processes, particularly as they pertain to Upper Primary Education.
Familiarity with implementation of the Primary Years Program of the International
Baccalaureate and the ability to integrate the use of information technology into
learning will be an advantage.
SC6 Demonstrated skills needed to support the College’s co-curricular programme.
SC7 Demonstrated levels of confidence, flexibility, initiative, perseverance and
resourcefulness necessary to contribute to a learning community which values
teamwork and teacher leadership.
SC8 Demonstrated skills and appropriate qualifications to fulfil the roles outlined in the
Specific Requirements for the position.
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MISSION FOCUS
The Successful Applicant will promote the mission of the College by:
1.
Being committed to promoting and celebrating the Gospel of Jesus Christ, especially
through the ministry and mission of St Andrews Lutheran College;
2.
Working closely with, and being guided by the Chaplain in spiritual matters;
3.
Focusing on nurturing the individual gifts of students and staff in the community and
promoting harmonious, synergistic relationships;
4.
Promoting educational excellence in all aspects of school life (curricular and cocurricular);
5.
Personally modeling the attributes of a lifelong learner (inner learning, complex thinking,
community participation, collaborative learning and quality production);
6.
Maintaining harmonious relationships and resolving conflict through following the
College’s Round Table Policy/Restorative Practices.
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
(FOR ALL STAFF)
All members of staff at St Andrews are expected to:
 Convey to the public a positive image of the College.
 Abide by the code of conduct explained in the College’s Child Protection and Sexual
Abuse policies.
 Maintain an understanding of, and take responsibility for, the oversight of the Workplace
Health and Safety Standards of the College, in consultation with the College’s Workplace
Health and Safety Officer.
 Participate in staff training and development activities to assist in the achievement of
individual/work goals.
 Abide by the College Privacy Policy.
 Abide by the non-smoking policy of the College.
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