Nungalinya College Incorporated. Position Vacant – Uniting Church Teacher
Please direct all enquiries to Rev Felicity Amery
PO Box 38221 WINNELLIE NT 0821
Phone: 08 8982 3400
Email: felicity.amery@ns.uca.org.au
Summary of the Position
Under the direction of the Assistant Principal and Course Coordinator, this position will be responsible for the planning and delivery of units from National Training packages and accredited courses. Short stay travel to remote communities will be required.
The expected teaching areas of this position will be in the Certificate III and IV in Christian Ministry and Theology, but flexibility to teach in other areas is required. Expected teaching areas will include Pastoral Care, Sacraments, Biblical Subjects. Most of the teaching will be in a team teaching context with another teacher and an Indigenous Assistant Teacher.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Theological Qualifications to degree level
Cert IV TAE or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
Teaching experience in either a school or VET context
Cross-cultural experience preferably with Indigenous people
Pastoral experience (eg minister, chaplain, elder)
Willing to work in a teaching team and empower and support an Indigenous Assistant Teacher
Available long term Desirable
Experience working within an Indigenous context
TESOL
Willing to learn an Indigenous language
CPE
Experience working in an educational institution
A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of circumstances of Indigenous people; and
A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively, including the requirement for proper negotiation and consultation with Indigenous people on matters relevant to the delivery of education services to Indigenous people
(the last two dot points are required by the government on all Nungalinya Position Descriptions)
Key Performance Indicators
Effective teaching of accredited courses
Research the content of the course, design lesson plans and assessment materials
Plan and conduct lessons and courses in order to meet the requirements of the Accredited Course or Training Package
Process results in accordance with college procedures
Produce or source resource materials as required
Provide feedback to students on their course performance and evidence of learning
Select, adapt and develop appropriate teaching strategies for the particular student group and teaching program
Meet ASQA requirements in teaching courses
Contribute to the administration of teaching programs and complete all administration tasks relevant to teaching programs and ASQA standards
To assist and cooperate in the validation of training
Assist in project management including design and implementation
Facilitate Indigenous learning both in Darwin and back at base
Ensure that the Indigenous and Christian values of the College are supported in the design and delivery of courses
With a focus on world view and collaboration, research remote community needs in areas applicable to program objectives
Occasional travel to remote communities to build relationships and provide training, mentoring and support to students and the community.
4. Work in an ecumenical team to provide training to Indigenous Christians
Support the ecumenical ethos of the college
Work in a team with a variety of theological positions
Respect the denominational traditions of students
5. Ministerial obligations to the UCA are fulfilled in consultation with the College Principal
Attend UCA meetings as required
Undertake professional development
Follow the Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice for Ministers as serving in an approved placement.