First Nations Education Teacher (2025) - Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Closing date October 7, 2024
LocationShaw QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time / Part-Time
Status Permanent

About this job

Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw is seeking a dedicated and experienced First Nations Education Teacher for a permanent, full-time position commencing 20 January 2025.

The position will consist of the following teaching load, and teaching areas will be negotiated pending the successful applicant's skills and experience.

  • First Nations Education Teacher 0.4 (12 hours per week)

  • Secondary Teacher 0.6 (18 hours per week)
     

The role of the First Nations Education Teacher is to assist the Principal and Leadership Team in the areas of Curriculum, Pastoral Care and Community Engagement. The First Nations Education Teacher works cooperatively and in collaboration with school leadership personnel, teachers, First Nations Education Workers, student support services team members and Parents/Carers to ensure our First Nations students are supported to engage purposefully in learning. The role holder will work to develop the capability within the college to cater to the diversity of these learners within the school population. The First Nations Education Teacher will work proactively to embed First Nation Education Initiatives within the College setting.