Position Description
Secondary Teacher
Position Title Secondary Teacher
Reports To Head of Secondary
College Objective At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the
Christian ethos of the schools. A good example for Christian living is to be given to
children and parents by words and actions.
The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate
fully with the Executive Principal, Heads of School, other staff and the College Board in
adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and traditions of
Geelong Lutheran College.
Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to
demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.
Position Overview Secondary teachers have a pivotal role (i) contributing to the development of the
College as a faith community, (ii) collaborating in the promotion of Geelong Lutheran
College as a centre of excellent teaching and learning, and (iii) contributing to the
effective administration of the College.
Duties and 1. Teaching and Learning
Responsibilities • Design for learning using a rich inquiry process
- Differentiate curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Provide opportunities for the intellectual, spiritual, cultural, physical and
social development of students through the selection of appropriate
activities
2. Organisation:
• Seek to provide a safe and innovative learning environment
- Manage time and resources effectively
3. Assessment and Reporting:
• Ensure that rigorous assessment reflects each students learning
journey
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback and feedforward
- Provide effective reports in terms 2 and 4
- Communicate with parents to support students learning
- Maintain high academic standards
4. Pastoral Care:
• Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with
students
- Work closely with wellbeing and adaptive education coordinators to
ensure effective social, emotional and academic learning
- Support positive student behaviour and interactions
- Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects College values
5. Relationships:
• Develop positive relationships with the College community
- Develop supportive and collaborative relationships with Head of
Secondary, Dean of Students - Secondary, Principal and Head of
College
