About this job
- Position: Head of Science
- Duration: Full Time | Continuing
- Start Date: Commencing January 2025
- Salary: $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)
Why BCE?
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About the role -
St Michael’s College is on the lookout for a passionate and suitably qualified educator to join our team as the Head of Science (Tier 3+). You will become part of an established group of Middle Leaders and teachers known for their collaborative spirit and supported by exceptional Heads of Departments and Leadership Team members.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in learning and teaching by:
- Co-planning from the approved curriculum.
- Delivering teaching that fosters a love of learning in students.
- Embracing a mindset of continuous improvement through constructive feedback.
- 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.
Why Join Us? -
St Michaels College offers a dynamic, friendly, and rewarding work environment where staff wellbeing is a top priority, reflected in our 98.5% staff satisfaction rate. Here, youll enjoy:
- Generous professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive staff welfare support.
- Access to peer mentoring and coaching programs to encourage ongoing personal growth.
About you - To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience in teaching Science as well as:
- Student-focused mindset is key. The ideal candidate will articulate their experience in creating an environment where, in partnership with families, students are empowered to discover their spark, strength, and spirit.
- Experience within a Responsible Thinking Process framework is desirable
- 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.
About our school:
St Michaels College is a co-educational Catholic College that welcomes secondary students from Years 7 to 12.
Situated high on the hill at Merrimac, we enjoy expansive views of our beautiful coastline from Broadbeach to Surfers Paradise.
At St Michaels College we continue to focus on building a culture of belonging for all in our community. We go that extra mile to make everyone feel like they belong, are safe, cared for, and feel connected.
Our strong wellbeing program for staff and students is supported by the College’s Christ-centred values of Belonging, Excellence and Love.
Our dedicated Teachers, Support Staff and Leadership Team all contribute to the overall success of our students and College.
We are recognised on the Gold Coast as a College that has achieved great success in transforming the futures of our students and for the leadership pathways that are provided for our staff.
All staff at St Michaels College enjoy access to generous professional development and staff welfare support and are invited to participate in various peer mentoring and coaching programs to support their ongoing personal growth.
St Michaels College offers a dynamic, friendly, and rewarding work environment where staff wellbeing is at the forefront, which is evidenced by a recent organisational survey indicating a 98.5% staff satisfaction rate.
Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply for positions at our College and are supported through our Early Career Teacher Coaching Program in their first three years of teaching, including a reduced teaching load in their first year of teaching. 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 Telephone Number: 55254008
Contact Email: jane.lawrie@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 07-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.