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A responsive and reflective educator who is dedicated to creating a pastorally supportive and full of wonder child-centred space of possibilities, where rich and purposeful thinking is nurtured, and learner agency valued to optimise students’ intellectual, spiritual-emotional, physical, and intercultural wellbeing. Core Strengths:1. Proven ability in working with gifted and talented students and students of special needs2. Experience in implementing visible thinking and learning strategies in the classroom to deepen student knowledge and understanding 3. Experience in planning and delivering purposeful and engaging STEAM programs across different year groups in the Junior School 4. Working knowledge of the Backward by Design framework to design clear, measurable and purposeful learning goals 5. Provable skills in nurturing independent, reflective and creative thinkers and doers through innovative teaching techniques and active learning6. Confident and prior experience in teaching across different year groups 7. Working knowledge of the Australian and WA Curriculum requirements and expectations, and demonstrable ability to design and deliver inquiry-based learning experiences8. A flexible professional who thrives on being a team player, collaborating well with others 9. Demonstrated ability to make and maintain proactive connections with students, parents, fellow teachers, school executives, and administration/support staff 10. Strong classroom management and pastoral skills with an emphasis on restorative justice and self-regulation to redirect poor behaviour 11. Sensitive to students’ emotional, social and intellectual needs12. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently 13. Technologically savvy with high proficiency across both Apple and PC environments including, but not limited to software such as Flipgrid, Padlet, ClassVR, iMovie, iMotion, Green Screen Do Ink, OneNote Class Notebook, Microsoft Teams, Keynote, Brightpath, Zoom, Seesaw, Consent2Go, EdSmart, Paperly and SEQTA14. Demonstrable ability and a commitment to integrating technology into classroom delivery 15. Personable, but professional with effective communication skills16. Certified First Aider

Listed skills include Teaching, Pastoral Care, Literacy, Classroom Management, and 19 others.