Job Reference 23800_21/11/24
Closing date December 5, 2024
Location
Troughton Rd & Turton St, Sunnybank Queensland, Australia 4109
Type
Full-Time
Status
Contract
About this job
- Position: Senior Biology & Middle Years Science Teacher
- Duration: Full Time | Fixed Term - to the end of 2025 school year
- Start Date: January 2025
- Salary: $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)
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St Thomas More College, Sunnybank are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Senior Biology & Middle Years Science Teacher to join our vibrant school community.
The successful applicant will have the ability to teach senior Biology, Middle Years Science, with the ability to teach Middle Years Mathematics advantageous. This is a parental leave position for 12 months in 2025.
In this role, you will be expected to:
• Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner centred, supportive, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents, and practices,
• Collaboratively develop and implement quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy,
• Proactively engage with professional renewal practices to enhance student outcomes, and
• Work with the leadership team, teachers, and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to meet the following criteria:
• Strong literacy and numeracy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum,
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven organisational skills
• An ability to work in partnership with colleagues, students, and parents/carers
• Attend in detail to innovative and creative practices
• An ability to identify and cater for different learning styles
• Competent at integrating digital technology into a contemporary learning environment.
About you - To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience in Senior Biology & Middle Years Science 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.
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.
Applicants are required to address these points in the “letter of application” section of the online application form.
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 Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for over 1145 students. Our College opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students. This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity and the skills to achieve success in life. Watch this great video or 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 3323 4600
Contact Email: sdavies@stmc.qld.edu.au
Closing Date: 05-Dec-2024
For more detailed information regarding the requirements of this position, please see the Teacher role description.
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.