About this job
- Commencing Jan 2025
- Middle Leader Humanities
- Full-time | Permanent
- $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Tier 2.2 ML Allowance + Super (commensurate with experience)
We are seeking a suitably qualified Middle Leader - Head of Humanities with experience, to work with our dedicated Academic Staff as we extend our students to achieve their potential. This is a full time, continuing position. You will be able to confidently work with Academic Staff, classroom-based School Officers, and the College Leadership Team, and work to secure the well-being, engagement, learning growth and achievement of each student. You will be able to facilitate programs, processes and practices focused on developing MacKillop Women as curious, creative, self-directed, and resilient learners to ensure MMC students are people of purpose, achieving their potential.
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
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 Middle Leader Humanities 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
About our school: Mary MacKillop College is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school for students from Years 7 to 12. Founded in 1964, we have a rich history and tradition, grounded in our Catholic faith and the teachings of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint.
We pride ourselves on partnering with parents and the wider community to holistically educate girls to ensure they are empowered to be the women of tomorrow.
Staff are passionate about providing an education for girls in a caring and safe learning environment that allows them to thrive and flourish, while being willing to take learning risks. Honouring the uniqueness of every individual and grounded in a culture of welcome, we know that success looks different for everyone, and we are committed to helping all our students realise their full potential. Our educational belief encourages students to be curious about their passions and to seek out challenges. Staff work to develop our students holistically and equip our students with skills necessary to build critical and creative thinking to better understand and positively contribute to society.
The size of our school enables all our students to ‘be known by name’ and the education provided at Mary MacKillop College allows girls to thrive, allowing them to step confidently into the world.
We welcome your application to join our joy-filled learning community and empower the next generation of girls to be the women of tomorrow. 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: 07 3266 2100
Contact Email: mmc@mmc.qld.edu.au
Closing Date: 29-Nov-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.