Wenona is seeking a passionate and experienced English and Drama teacher to join our team. You will inspire our young women through dynamic classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance. Wenona aims to encourage, challenge, extend and nurture each student in a way that allows her to achieve her full potential. To achieve this, Wenona prides itself on attracting intelligent, inspiring and motivated employees who serve to role model strong, positive relationships and is committed to fostering an environment where all staff are passionate about refining their skills and pursuing a love of learning. The Position The role of English & Drama Teacher is a rewarding opportunity to inspire our students and continue to build our thriving academic program. Key priorities for the role include: Teach and aspire to the standards articulated in the Wenona Effective Teaching Cycle in collaboration with our team of professional educators. Plan and implement authentic assessments that informs teaching and learning. Provide pastoral care and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of young people. Facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement in the classroom and beyond. Support the demands of Drama productions and performances. Assess, record, report and provide feedback on the progress, development and attainment of student’s and keep records as required. This is a temporary part-time position, starting asap until Term 4, 2024. This role requires the successful applicant to be NESA accredited, hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check and to be fully COVID vaccinated. For more details about the role and requirements, please refer to the attached role description. About You To be successful in this role, you will be highly qualified and have experience teaching English and Drama subjects across Years 7-12. You will display a strong working knowledge of NESA curriculum and HSC assessment practices and marking processes. You will be solutions-focused, flexible and have excellent communication skills with an ability to engage and communicate with various stakeholders. You will be capable of working collaboratively within a team environment and be committed to supporting the values of Wenona as you undertake your role. Application Process Applications should be submitted via Greenhouse and include a resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, copies of qualifications and names of two referees. Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. ( https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check) Closing Date 11:59pm, Thursday 4 April, 2024