Secondary Teacher (English) - San Damiano College, YARRABILBA

Job Reference 23270_21/10/24
Closing date November 3, 2024
Location 243 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park Queensland, Australia 4102
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent

About this job

  • Graduates encouraged to apply
  • Commencing Jan 2025
  • English Teaching
  • Full-time | Permanent
  • $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)

San Damiano College are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, professional, and dedicated teacher to join our young, vibrant school community.
This dynamic teacher will join our current dedicated foundation teachers to implement innovative and quality learning programs to assist our students be the best version of themselves.
This teacher will be required to teach English across all year levels from 7-11 (which may include Year 11 Essential English.
The ability to teach Religion would be a bonus.

Why BCE? 


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

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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.

The successful teacher will display the following:

  • A clear understanding of both the Australian Curriculum and senior syllabi
  • An ability to work in partnership with colleagues, students, and parents/carers
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including use of technology
  • Ability to work with students with a wide range of abilities in both small and large groups
  • Attend in detail to innovative and creative practices that enhance learning
  • Ability to co-plan and co-teach with colleagues

About you
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To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience in English 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

About our school:
As the first Catholic secondary college in the community of Yarrabilba, San Damiano College is perfectly placed between Brisbane’s CBD and the Gold Coast. Yarrabilba, as a master planned community in Logan - home to 45,000 residents on completion, is a vibrant growing community with a planned educational precinct within which San Damiano College is located.

The beautiful architecture of the college will cement San Damiano as a visibly Catholic college within the community and will complement St Clare’s Primary School located just 800 metres away. With adjacent council ovals and the college’s own oval, the school is well resourced with sporting facilities.

The college has opened in 2021 commencing with Year 7, and will grow one year level each year until Year 12. It is envisioned that San Damiano College will be a 5-stream school catering for 1100 students.  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: Peter Edwards
Contact Telephone Number: 56707000
Contact Email:
pedwards@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 03-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.