About this job
- Commencing January 2025
- Middle Leader - Careers and Pathway
- Full Time | 2025 Contract (Parental Leave)
- $84,078 - $121,093 + Tier 3 Middle Leader Allowance ($18,967) per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)
Why BCE?
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An amazing opportunity has become available for 2025; we are seeking a dynamic individual for our Leader of Careers & Pathways (Tier 3 Middle Leader) role for the 2025 school year (maternity leave contract).
The Leader of Careers and Pathways supports the College Leadership Team with the educational leadership of the school community, with a particular focus on:
1. leading high-quality career advising and flexible pathways options for students;
2. implementing a school-wide career development program which is embedded into wellbeing and the curriculum to increase overall engagement and student outcomes;
3. maintaining and developing the school as a centre of quality teaching and learning that knows its students and their pathways.
This position works closely with the Leader of Learning and the Leader of Student Wellbeing to drive strategic improvement across the college, with a focus on student engagement to lead best practice processes.
As a light teaching component is attached to this role, QCT registration is required. An educational leadership qualification is highly desirable as this role has a strategic element. Additionally, the role holder must have postgraduate qualifications in career development, and QTAC requirements.
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 Teaching Area/Specialisation 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:
Mt Maria College Petrie is a systemic co-educational secondary college within the Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese. Our Vision is to provide a holistic Catholic Christian education that inspires, motivates and challenges students and empower them to be life-long learners, who actively contribute to the transformation of our world through example, service and leadership. As a member of the Marist Schools Australia Network, the College embeds the Marist Charism across all areas or our College community.
The College is conveniently located to public transport and UniSC. Mt Maria College, Petrie offers multiple educational opportunities and pathways and prides itself on the strong sense of community and family spirit. Promoting the Catholic faith, personal formation and building confidence and self-esteem are paramount within our college community. The College motto, Lead by Example, also shapes the culture of teaching and learning at the school. We aim to embed in our students a love of learning through a dynamic and responsive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students inclusive of those with tertiary aspirations and vocational educational pathways. We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, with a strong focus on building resilience, accountability, and wellbeing to maximise learning in the classroom. This is to equip our students with strong minds and compassionate hearts to make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others.
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 32855500
Contact Email: spetrie@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.