Classroom Teacher - St Mary MacKillop Primary School, BIRKDALE

Job Reference 23017_02/10/24
Closing date October 28, 2024
Location 10 Hardy Rd, Birkdale QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Contract

About this job

  • Position: Classroom Teacher
  • Duration: Full Time | Fixed Term - to the end of school year 2025
  • Start Date: Commencing January 2025
  • Salary: $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)
  • Graduates encouraged to apply

Why BCE? 

Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and the largest diocese in Queensland! Benefits & Rewards  

Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow
 
We are seeking an appropriately qualified, enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Primary School Teacher who is committed to providing a valuable contribution to our close-knit school community. This position is fulltime, five days a week for the 2025 school year. Graduates are encouraged to apply.

In this role, you will be expected to:

  • Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching
  • 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
  • Proactively engage with professional renewal practices to enhance student outcomes, and
  • Work with the leadership team, teachers, and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school.

About the role - As a dynamic and innovative member of our school community, you will:

  • Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner-centred, safe, supportive, co-operative and aligned with relevant curriculum, policies and practices
  • Collaborate with your peers to develop and implement quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy
  • Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
  • Work with the school leadership team and colleagues to contribute to the professional life of the school
  • Proactively engage with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
  • Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching

About you -
To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience in classroom teaching as well as:
  • Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum
  • Commitment to child safety
  • Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven organisational skills
  • Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes
  • Demonstrated competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement.

At BCE our teachers are required to:
  • Hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration; and
  • Be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Applicants are required to address these points in the “letter of application” section of the online application form.


About our school:

St Mary MacKillop Primary School is situated in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane and prides itself on the spirit that can be found in our students, teachers, sporting teams, achievements, friendships and approach to learning. We are a co-educational school with a current enrolment of approximately 650 students.  Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and extra curricular activities.  We are a high quality inclusive Catholic school offering our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values.  Explore our school website to learn more about us. 

 

FAQ:
Do I have to be Catholic?
If this role does not require you to teach Religious Education, you do not need to be Catholic.
We support all teachers with Accreditation to Teach pathways after you start with us. 


Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Contact Person: Nicole Cole
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3822 5500
Contact Email:
ncole@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 28-Oct-2024


We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.


For more detailed information regarding the requirements of this position, please see the Teacher role description