September 23, 2024

Carinya Christian School

Gunnedah

FULL TIME & PART TIME

Full - Time / Part - Time Primary Teacher

46 Elgin Street, GUNNEDAH NSW 2380
Ph: (02) 6742 2766 | gunnedah@carinya.nsw.edu.au | www.carinya.nsw.edu.au

welcome
Carinya Christian School Gunnedah
was was established as an official Carinya
campus in August 1999 by the Tamworth
Christian Education Association. Carinya
is one of the only schools in Tamworth and
Gunnedah NSW where pre-school, primary
school and high school aged girls and boys
can attend the same campus. This structure
creates a unique opportunity for staff,
parents, carers and students to “take the
journey together, from start to finish”; from
their first day of school to their graduation.
At Carinya, Jesus Christ is central to the
core vision of the school and the values
and educational perspectives which define
it. The motto “From Christ and For Him”
summarises the Christ-centred education
that Carinya seeks to provide for every
student. Every ability, every talent and every
opportunity we enjoy as individuals comes
“from Christ” and so everything we do in
our learning and our life must be “for Him”.
Students are taught that everything they
learn is the work of the Lord Jesus, as the
Creator of the universe: from the smallest
particle of matter, to the immensity of the
universe: from the first spark of life in the
womb to the vast and complex history of
the human race.
Students are taught that every skill, every
ability and every gift they have, has come
“from Christ” and is to be used “for Him”.
Therefore, staff treat each student as an
individual, made in the image of God, to
be loved, valued and respected as a learner.
That means the learning and achievement
of each student matters equally. The
achievement of some students is not singled
out for reward or recognition, as if their
success matters more than the learning and
success of others.
Instead of seeking recognition and extrinsic
rewards, students are taught to apply
themselves with commitment and energy
to everything they do: to “seek the reward in
the task.” In pursuing these goals, students
are nurtured to be positive and confident in
their learning, to be thankful for the abilities
God has given them and to willingly share
those abilities with others.
David Jones
Ceo, Carinya Christian School

OUR STAFF
We employ
C O M M I T T E D C H R I S T I A N S W H O H A V E A
PERSONAL CONVICTION
F O R P O I N T I N G C H I L D R E N T O J E S U S C H R I S T T H R O U G H T H E I R T E A C H I N G
A N D W O R K
OUR APPROACH
The essential elements of the educational process; the home, the learner, the curriculum and the
teacher are interpreted in a framework based on an understanding of the person and authority of
Jesus Christ.
Our Christ-centred approach to teachers encompasses 3 key values:
1. Teachers must not only treat children as individuals because they are made by Jesus in His image, but
must believe that to be true about the child and about themself.
2. Teachers must not only teach children that everything they learn about in the curriculum has come
from the mind and hand of Jesus, but they must also believe that to be true.
3. Teachers must not only respond to a child’s learning in a way that points them to Jesus as the source of
all their opportunities and abilities, but must also believe that to be true.
OUR BENEFITS
Teachers at Carinya are employed under the Independent Schools NSW Standards Model Carinya
Christian School Agreement. This agreement provides entitlements which are above the industry
average and enables career progression based upon professional development rather than years of
service.
Professional development is a priority for the school and two non-teaching weeks are set aside each
year during student vacation for all staff to collectively participate in Curriculum and Professional
Development. Please note Carinya Term Dates do not match NSW Public Schools and can be viewed
via the school website.

OUR LOCATION

GUNNEDAH
LOCATION - Gunnedah is a sizeable country town of some 10 000 people, situated on a sloping ridge above the
Namoi and Mooki Rivers in the wheat belt of northern NSW. Warm, friendly and spanned by beautiful country
aspects, the Koala Capital of the World offers much more than just our famous furry friends. Surrounded by the
expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges, the Gunnedah Shire region embodies a warm
welcome that is only found in rural Australia. Located on the Kamilaroi and Oxley Highways, it is directly linked
to the state capital, Sydney, and the nearest regional centre, Tamworth.
CLIMATE - Gunnedah has a humid subtropical climate with temperatures sometimes rising above 40°C in
summer and dropping below 0 °C in winter. This is partly due to the town’s location on the boundary region
between the cool Northern Tablelands of the Great Dividing Range and the hot, dry Western Plains of New
South Wales, having climate characteristics of both regions.
TRAVEL - Gunnedah is 5hrs drive inland from Sydney and 7.5hrs from Brisbane. The Country Link Explorer train
services Gunnedah to and from Sydney daily. Take a quick 45min drive up the road to
Tamworth and access regular passenger flights which operate several times daily to Sydney and Brisbane at
Tamworth Regional Airport.

LIFESTYLE - A commodity hub, Gunnedah offers a unique rural lifestyle for all ages. Country charm is
complemented by a lively cultural and social scene. Gunnedah offers excellent lifestyle amenities, including
the Memorial Pool, an abundance of sporting facilities, Skate Park, 18-hole Golf Course, the Cultural Precinct
and an easy 30 minute drive to Lake Keepit for those who love water.
Gunnedah is a great spot to base yourself to explore the region, with day trips to local National Parks,
including Mount Kaputar, Warrumbungles and Coolah Tops a must. Gunnedah has many other attractions
including the Heritage Sculptures at Pensioners Hill and several important memorials and museums.
Gunnedah is a hub for one of NSW’s richest agricultural and as such, has established a shopping and
service centre to cater for the local and broader community as well as visitors - with a complimentary
blend of big name stores and locally owned businesses.
At the core of the rural communities, scattered across the Shire, are the villages, with their residents
enjoying a quieter pace and the essentials are acquired from the corner store.

PRIMARY TEACHER
THE ROLE
Working as part of a dedicated team of experienced primary teachers, the position is a Permanent Full-
Time position teaching Kindergarten to Year 6. Part Time applicants and those wishing to commence
prior to 2025 will also be considered and are invited to apply.
Teachers are also encouraged to participate in extra-curricular and sporting activities at the school which
provides additional Pastoral Care opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers
and new scheme teachers to work in a supportive and professional Christian Education setting.
THE APPLICANT
Applicants must be suitably qualified as a Primary Teacher and accredited to teach with the New South Wales
Education Standards Authority. To align with the school’s Christian beliefs, applicants must be committed
Christians of reformed evangelical persuasion. All applications will be considered on their merit and teachers
are encouraged to apply regardless of their level of experience. It is a requirement that all applicants hold a
current Working With Children Check.
EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVES
Moving Expenses Covered
To support applicants from outside of the New England region, we are able to offer assistance with relocation
expenses for full-time positions, including removalist and transport costs up to an agreed value. Costs which
can be reimbursed are those exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax as per the ATO guidelines.
Accommodation Assistance
Carinya works closely with local real estate agents who can assist in finding appropriate housing for new staff
who have relocated from outside of the New England region.
Extra Leave to visit Family
For new teachers who relocate from outside of the New England region , Carinya is able to provide two additional
leave days per year which can be used for travel to visit family who do not reside in the New England region.
Support for Early Career Teachers
Carinya provides early career Band 1 teachers with a below load allocation, plus an additional one day per
term relief from face-to-face teaching, to allow time for professional development and teacher programming.
They are also encouraged to work with a designated mentor so they are able to accelerate their professional
development and achieve Professional Competence (Band 2) within the first two years of their appointment.
Professional Networking Opportunities
Early career teachers are given the opportunity to attend two conferences during the first three years of their
employment at the school, with expenses related to the conference paid for by the school.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
• Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time

Commencing Term 1, 2025 (earlier if desired)
Base Full-Time Salary Range as of February 2024:

Band 1 $87,525 | Band 2 $108,600 | Band 3 $124,006

CRITERIA
It is the employment policy of the Board of the Tamworth Christian Education Association that all
employees meet the following criteria.

All Teaching and Non Teaching Staff:
• be committed Christian people who are actively involved in a local Christian church;

be prepared to see their work as contributing to the cause of Christ in the school;
be willing to uphold, safeguard and promote the ethos of the school in the local community;
model a lifestyle that reflects Christian practice and beliefs in their everyday work and life;
subscribe wholeheartedly to the understanding of the biblical doctrines of grace expounded in the

first 20 Chapters of the Westminster Confession of Faith.

All Teaching Staff:
• be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW schools;

be committed to strive for the highest standards of professional competence and be prepared to

pursue personal professional growth;

must embrace the following practices as fundamental to the educational process in the teaching of

children at Carinya;

children are to be taught and valued as individuals, made in the image of God, on purpose

and for a purpose;

the talents and abilities of each child are regarded as gracious gifts from the Lord Jesus and

are to be valued equally in the classroom and in the school community;

children are to be intrinsically motivated, taught to find reward in using the abilities they

have been given by the Lord: in the process and as an outcome of their learning, they are
encouraged to “seek the reward in the task” and not in extrinsic prizes, reward or public
recognition: “coming first” and “beating” classmates are not worthy reasons for children to
learn;

children are expected to develop and use their abilities and do their best in whatever they

do: they are encouraged to be “faithful”;

students are taught in classrooms characterised by community and co-operation not rivalry

and competition. In the pursuit of a safe learning environment, Carinya Christian School is a smoke and alcohol-free
environment.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please fill in our Teaching Staff Application Form, which must form part of your
application, located on the Carinya website. Send the form, together with your Cover Letter, Resume, and any
other relevant supporting documentation to: jobs@carinya.nsw.edu.au
All applicants must read Chapters 1 - 20 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, which is located on our website,
and respond as required within their application.
For any questions or enquires please contact: Grant Scarborough - Human Resources Manager
PH: 0432 232 964 | Email: scarboroughg@carinya.nsw.edu.au

www.carinya.nsw.edu.au/employment

Carinya Christian School
Information Collection Notice
Job Applicants
1. Carinya Christian School collects personal information, including sensitive information about job
applicants. This includes information provided in your job application, in the course of conversation
or as collected from third parties on your behalf, such as employment referees. The primary purpose
of collecting this information is to enable the school to consider your application for employment
with Carinya Christian School.

2. Some of the information the Carinya Christian School collects is to satisfy the school’s legal
obligations, particularly to enable Carinya Christian School to discharge its duty of care to enrolled
students.
3. Laws governing or relating to the operation of a school require certain information to be collected
and disclosed. These include relevant Education Acts and Public Health and Child Protection laws.
4. In order to consider your application for employment and to facilitate and manage your
employment relationship with Carinya Christian School , you consent to our collecting personal
information about you from recruitment agencies, law enforcement agencies for criminal checks
and working with children checks, educational institutions to verify your qualifications, and other
individuals or businesses we contact for the purpose of reference-checking as agreed with you.
5. The personal information that is collected about you will be stored securely in a recruitment
record. If you are successful and become an employee then an employee record will be created and
the personal information we have collected will be stored in this file. Employee records are exempt
from the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988.
6. If you are not offered a position or if you decline an offer of a position at the Carinya Christian
School the information stored in your recruitment record will be stored for 12 months, unless you
advise us to destroy the records at an earlier time. At this time, the school will take reasonable steps
to destroy or de-identify the information as appropriate.
7. Carinya Christian School may disclose personal and sensitive information for administrative,
educational and support purposes (or may permit the information to be directly collected by third
parties). This may include to:

government departments;
people providing administrative and financial services to Carinya Christian School ;
anyone you authorise Carinya Christian School to disclose information to; and
anyone to whom Carinya Christian School is required or authorised to disclose the information

to by law, including under child protection laws.

8. Failure to provide the information to Carinya Christian School will affect the school’s ability to
evaluate your application and may result in the recruitment process not proceeding.
9. Carinya Christian School may also use cloud computing service providers to store personal
information (which may include sensitive information) on their servers in the ‘cloud’. These servers
may be located in or outside Australia. This may mean that personal information may be stored or
processed outside Australia.
11. Carinya Christian School’s Privacy Policy contains further information about its use of cloud and
other third-party service providers and any of their overseas locations.
12. Carinya Christian School’s Privacy Policy is accessible via the school website or from the school’s
office. The Policy sets out how job applicants and employees may seek access to, and correction
of their personal information which Carinya Christian School’s has collected and holds. However,
access may be refused in certain circumstances such as where access would have an unreasonable
impact on the privacy of others, or may result in a breach of the school‘s duty of care obligations.
Any refusal will be notified in writing with reasons if appropriate.
13. Carinya Christian School’s Privacy Policy also sets out how job applicants and employees can
make a complaint about a breach of the APPs and how the complaint will be handled.
14. If you provide Carinya Christian School with the personal information of others, such as other
employment referees, doctors or emergency contacts, we encourage you to inform them you are
disclosing that information to Carinya Christian School and why, that they can request access to and
correction of that information if they wish and to also refer them to the Carinya Christian School’s
Privacy Policy for further detail about such requests and how the school otherwise handles personal
information it collects and complaints it receives.

For in him all things were created:
things in heaven and on earth,
visible and invisible, whether
thrones or powers or rulers or
authorities; all things have been
created through him and for him.
Colossians 1:16