• Be a part of our vibrant and collegial Lindfield Preparatory School
• Excellent professional learning and development opportunities
• Exciting opportunity for innovative and rigorous teaching and learning

About the Position

Newington College has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Classroom Teacher to join our Lindfield Preparatory School on a one-year leave cover, full-time basis commencing Term 1 2025.

The successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to high standards of care and teaching. The Classroom Teacher is expected to be a flexible, enthusiastic, competent, and dynamic team member who actively engages in the daily life of the school, in addition to their specific responsibilities at class level. An ability and willingness to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular program will be required.

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Benjamin Barrington-Higgs, Deputy, Preparatory Schools & ELC, at bbarringtonhiggs@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9444.

To obtain the position description, please contact Human Resources Department at hr@newington.nsw.edu.au

About You

We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:

• have appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications
• be a dynamic, innovative and successful classroom practitioner
• have an excellent understanding of the learning needs of primary aged students
• engage students in a vibrant Prep School education program at all levels
• utilise appropriate technologies to enhance student learning
• work effectively as a member of an enthusiastic team
• show genuine care for students and a strong commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment
• enthusiastically participate in the school’s co-curricular program
• have experience teaching the upper primary years (desirable but not essential)
• understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• contribute to the continuous improvement of child safeguarding at Newington.

About Newington College

Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here – from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive care for our community – students, parents, carers, staff, alumni and neighbours – and by an appreciation of the importance of service. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than two thousand students across four vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. In 2026, Newington will enter an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Grade Five, becoming fully co-educational by 2033. Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of.

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au

Newington's Commitment to Child Protection

The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess a current First Aid qualification.

To Apply:

To be considered, applicant must:

• be eligible to work in Australia that means holding appropriate and current visa or be Australian citizen
• submit their application in a PDF formatted document containing an updated resume and cover letter. The entire document should not exceed 6 pages
• apply electronically via this SEEK page or Newington Career page: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
• apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be conducted upon receipt of applications, not necessarily following the application closing date.
• Applications close on Friday 1 November 2024.