In order for our students to be shaped in accordance with our Graduate Profile, our teachers (and staff) must model what this looks like. Thus, a Teacher Profile will include all the elements of the Student Profile plus more that are specific to the task of teaching.
The Qualities and Practices of an Effective ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Teacher:
Godly in Character – growing in faith, engaged in a local Church, Biblically literate;
Collaborative – works well with colleagues, students, and parents;
Strong Presence – listens actively, shows empathy, is patient, engaging, dynamic, enthusiastic, manages the classroom well, is adaptable, organised and clear, sets high expectations, instills confidence, and is well prepared;
Life-long Learner – practices self-regulation, knows the content and how to teach it, engages in regular professional learning;
Creates a Supportive and Safe Environment – provides quality feedback, knows students and how they learn, displays pastoral care and concern for student welfare;
Uses a Range of Strategies – plans for and implements effective teaching and learning tools;
Values Real-World Learning – applies it through learning opportunities
Creative and Critical Thinker – reflective, innovative, discerning, encourages new ideas and innovative approaches, fosters risk-taking in student learning;
Socially Engaged – with students in co-curricular activities, mission and service opportunities, has their own commitment to social engagement outside of school.
Whatever the Year level or subject area they teach in, each ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ teacher will be helped to develop the characteristics above.