Primary Teacher

Full Time commencing Term 1, 2027

Established in 1998, Penrith Anglican College seeks to nurture and develop empowered learners

with strength of character who know and follow Christ and serve others. Throughout its history, the

College has established itself as a place of academic rigour and care, producing graduates who

reflect the College's values of compassion, integrity, courage, humility and perseverance. We are

experiencing continued, strong enrolment growth across the College as we increase the number of

streams in Primary and Secondary.

Position Title Primary Teacher

Department Primary School

Award/Agreement Remuneration, duties and conditions will be as per the Independent
Schools NSW (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Status Permanent Full Time

Reporting To Head of Primary

Key Working Head of Primary, Year Group Team, Stage Leader

Relationships

Teaching Load The teaching load will be determined annually by the Principal and will

reflect the learning, wellbeing, cultural, community and administrative

responsibilities of the role.

Role Summary

Primary Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching programs aligned

to Penrith Anglican College Learning Culture, policies, and practices. With a strong focus on

developing literacy, numeracy and inquiry skills, Primary Teachers work as part of a team to nurture

and develop learners who are relational, reflective, resilient, and resourceful. They are committed to

continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ongoing practice that meets the Australian Professional Standards of Teachers
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the NSW syllabus documents for Kindergarten to

Year 6, teaching timetabled classes as required.

• Develop, implement, evaluate and document teaching and learning programs that incorporate

differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across a range of

abilities, including the development of literacy and numeracy skills.

• Adhere to all curriculum expectations and deadlines as set out by NESA and the College.
• Align teaching practices and curriculum with the Christian faith
• Incorporate the language and habits associated with the College Learning Culture within

regular classroom practice, establishing high expectations and empowering students to

develop as reflective, relational, resilient, and resourceful learners.

• Gather evidence as part of ongoing processes of high quality differentiation and

documentation.

• Create and maintain a positive and engaging learning space for the students.
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management and discipline practices to ensure

students are safe and supported as they learn.

• Incorporate strategies to promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT.
• Ensure meaningful and effective assessment practices to inform programming, teaching and

reporting.

• Provide regular and timely feedback to students and their families regarding progress,

achievements, behaviour, and application using accurate and reliable records.

• Critically engage in professional learning to update knowledge and practice.
• Support and promote the College’s pastoral care and wellbeing programs, diverse co-

curricular programs and extra-curricular events such as, but not limited to, involvement in

carnivals, camps, excursions, co-curricular activities, and events.

• Attend meetings, parent-teacher interviews, events, and playground duties as required.
• Implement relevant programs, policy, and legislative requirements, including the College’s

Code of Conduct, to ensure student wellbeing and safety.

• Take part in compliance training as required
• Undertake any other duties as by the Principal or their delegate.

Skills and Attributes

• Have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and regularly attend a Christian

church.

• Accept Penrith Anglican College’s Statement of Faith and live a lifestyle consistent with this.
• Ability to build positive relationships that nurture and empower students with a diverse range

of needs to achieve their full potential.

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and solve problems creatively.
• Extensive skills in the use of ICT, particularly Microsoft programs, CANVAS and Edumate (or

a willingness to be trained in these platforms)

• Highly developed organisational and planning skills.
• Attitude of continuous improvement, completing all tasks with diligence.
• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for education.
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable and responsive to needs within a dynamic school

environment.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a range of

people, including staff, students, parents, and community members.

• Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively as a productive and creative member of a

team.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and always represent the best interests of the College.
• See also the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Qualifications/Accreditation

• A degree in Primary Education from an approved and recognised tertiary institution such as

• A Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Primary)

• A combined or double degree Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary)

• A Master of Teaching (Primary)

• Be accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

• A valid WWCC number

• First Aid Certification

Child Safety

Penrith Anglican College is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the Child
Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child

protection legislation and ensure that the College’s Child Safety policies and procedures are

implemented at all times. Education has an important role to support children and young people and

to identify where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare or wellbeing at risk. All College staff

have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their

roles, and to provide support to children and young people.

It should be noted that, while detailed, this role description is not exhaustive and the Principal may, at

their discretion, vary these responsibilities as required by the learning, wellbeing, cultural, community

and administrative requirements of the College.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A completed Application for Employment as a Teacher form
• A signed Penrith Anglican College Statement of Faith
• A cover letter addressing Key Responsibilities and Essential Skills and Attributes (no more

than two pages)

• A Curriculum Vitae
• Three Referees, one of whom should be your Church Minister or Pastor
• Copies of qualifications
• Current Working with Children Check Number for paid work.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as we may commence the interview process prior

to the closing date. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found. Penrith Anglican

College reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation.

Applications should be addressed to:

Mrs Felicity Grima

Principal

[email protected]

Please visit penrith.nsw.edu.au/explore/employment to view the application closing date.