We now invite applications for a passionate and dedicated Secondary School Teacher to join our dynamic team. As a full-time position, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the educational experiences of our students at our campus in Tallebudgera, QLD.
We are looking for a candidate with the experience and skills to:
- Teach Digital Solutions (Technologies), Engineering across Years 7-11
- Assist with the growth of the Digital Solutions and Technologies programs through innovative and engaging teaching practices
- Additional expertise in teaching Entrepreneurship or other subjects would be advantageous.
Reports to:
Employment Contract:
Relationships:
Classification:
Reports to:
Head of Senior Years – Pastoral
Head of Learning Department
Responsible to:
Deputy Principal Head of Senior School
Employment Contract:
Full-time
Relationships:
Wider College community
Staff
Children
Classification:
Current QLD Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement
Key Functions, Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Deliverables:
Professional Practice
- Demonstrate, develop and maintain both effective practices in learning and teaching and positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner centred, supportive, cooperative and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices.
- Collaboratively develop and implement quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluate their effectiveness; assess and report student progress; and report these to students, parents and the community.
- Implementing effective, differentiated, inclusive and equitable practices and teaching strategies.
- Proactively and collaboratively engage in professional renewal practices to enhance student outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school.
- Provide effective supervision of students.
- Establish positive relationships with members of the College community, including engaging in the pastoral care of students.
Professional Relationships
- Foster and develop appropriate professional relationships with parents, guardians and the wider College community.
- Value and support the distinctive role of parents and guardians as partners in the learning and teaching process.
- Engage the wider community, where appropriate, in learning and teaching programs.
- Support, as appropriate, the involvement of the College in special events and celebrations.
- Attend and conduct 3 Way Conference (Parent/Teacher interviews) as required.
Professional Learning
- Commit to maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills, and participate in the school renewal processes.
- Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of relevant contemporary pedagogy
- Maintain a high level of academic knowledge relevant to their teaching areas
- Regularly engage in collaborative processes through which they share knowledge of key learning areas, subjects and pedagogical approaches with colleagues
- Maintain currency for teaching in a Lutheran School.
Other
- Attendance at weekly Staff Meetings/Staff Briefings/Department meetings.
- Professional Development during Student Free Day/Weeks.
- Attendance at any other Meeting/Committee, as directed by the Head of Middle School and/or Head of Senior School.
- Undertake the responsibilities of the position while at the same time following College policies and procedures, Equal Opportunity and Anti- Discrimination legislation and requirements, as well as Workplace Health and Safety legislation.
- Undertake all other duties and/or tasks as directed from time to time by the Head of Middle School, Head of Senior School, Deputy Principal and/or Principal.
Professional Qualifications
- Must have a current Queensland College of Teacher registration (or be eligible for registration).
- Teaching experience in Secondary (Years 7 -12).
Administration Skills
- The ability to provide a positive and stimulating teaching and learning environment with a focus on evidence-based practice to improve student learning outcomes.
- The ability to lead and design quality, age appropriate and inclusive teaching and learning programs informed by learning analytics, curriculum knowledge and student welfare.
- Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and improve the performance of individuals and teams in a changing educational environment.
- Demonstrated strong administration skills; having the ability to work autonomously, with the need of minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated strong time management and organisation skills with the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines; and be able to respond rapidly to change.
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated strong computer skills in all Microsoft applications.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective practices in learning and teaching, including the integration of ICT.
- Commitment to meet quality standards; and the willingness to update their skills and knowledge on a regular basis.
- Ability to select and use appropriately, a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies to suit the needs of a diverse range of students.
- Assessment and reporting practices – ability to provide constructive advice to parents.
- Sound classroom management.
- Assist student teachers in the development of their teaching skills.
Communication Skills
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
- Ability to implement processes, structures, resources and documentation to ensure staff are informed and equipped to provide quality learning and teaching.
- Demonstrated commitment to the pastoral care of students.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to support the College’s co-curricular program.
Closing date: 9:00am Wednesday, 2 April 2025