<p><b>About Us </b></p><p>Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills, at the foot of the Blue Mountains. </p><p>As our motto suggests, we <i>Strive for the Highest</i> in everything we do and represent. At PCS, we value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency in our learning framework, pastoral care and wellbeing approach and drive for academic and personal excellence. </p><p><b>About the Position </b></p><p>We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and collaborative candidate for this fulltime position to lead a dedicated CAPA team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator who is a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church. Leading a cohesive team, committed to articulate the vision for strengthening and building upon a strong foundation in line with the school’s learning framework will be imperative. In a key area of learning where innovation and real-world application is important, we would expect the candidate to be aware of and able to integrate emerging technologies and trends to give our students the competitive edge needed to engage in their post school world. </p><p>Further information about our CAPA music facilities can be seen here <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fgfs4EqbuNItdk5Qjlv3WY0DvPvx8JRP/view?usp&#61;sharing" rel="nofollow">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fgfs4EqbuNItdk5Qjlv3WY0DvPvx8JRP/view?usp&#61;sharing</a> </p><p><b>About You </b></p><p>With the ability to drive and facilitate a deep love of learning in students, your Christian faith will be evident in your ability to integrate an authentic Christian worldview into every learning experience. You will have a clear understanding of differentiated learning and assessment, catering for the individual needs of all students. Along with NESA accreditation and a current Working with Children Check you will need to be able to demonstrate the following: </p><ul><li>recent Stages 4-6 Music experience (NESA curriculum) (Extension 1 and 2 desirable) </li><li>evidence of success in a leadership role </li><li>experience in managing a peripatetic department </li><li>collaborative, innovative and effective practice </li><li>highly relational interpersonal skills with staff, students and parents </li><li>a demonstrated capacity to work and contribute as a member of a curriculum leadership team </li><li>excellent oral and written communication skills </li><li>flexibility and interest in working in an innovative and dynamic environment </li><li>excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms. </li></ul><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Applications close 4.00pm Friday 5 November 2021 </b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>How to apply</b><br /></p><p>Visit the PCS website <a href="http://pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment</a> to complete the Employment Application form. Please email your application and certified supporting documents to <a href="http://hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au</a> ONLY APPLICANTS WHO COMPLETE THE OFFICIAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM WILL BE CONSIDERED. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>