About this job
- Support Teacher: Engagement and Wellbeing
- Full Time Fixed Term |
- $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)
- We promote a positive work culture through allocated non-contact time, staff wellbeing activities and a true sense of belonging.
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. The successful applicant will display a strong understanding of PB4L and demonstrate leadership capacities in coaching and implementing appropriate programs to support increased positive behaviour. The Support Teacher: Engagement and Wellbeing will build staff capacity in the levels of teaching response through the implementation of universal supports, while monitoring targeted and personalized support across the school. - Working with teachers in a coaching approach to implement universal classroom management strategies based on the 8 Effective Classroom Practices and Responses to behaviour. - Working with students who require Tier 2 supports – check in check out; social skills, clubs and groups; mentoring - Responsible for Tier 2 targeted supports for PB4L - Responsible for levels of teaching response/targeted and strategic intervention for students - Assisting with Tier 3 supports - Working in the Tier 1 team, and also a member of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Team - Working with the Leadership Team to monitor and support student behaviour and teacher capacity.
About the role -
Holy Spirit School is seeking a Support Teacher: Engagement and Wellbeing in a full-time capacity for the 2025 school year. This teacher will oversee and support Positive Behaviour 4 Learning processes at the school and work to ensure increased social and academic outcomes for students.
As a dynamic and innovative member of our school community, in collaboration with students, parents, teachers, leaders and allied health professionals, you will support students across the full range of abilities and needs, to meet specific learning needs. In particular you will:
- Understand PB4L: Display a strong understanding and lead in coaching and implementing positive behaviour programs.
- Build Staff Capacity: Enhance staff skills in teaching response levels and universal supports.
- Monitor Supports: Oversee targeted and personalized support across the school.
- Coach Teachers: Implement universal classroom management strategies and work with teachers using a coaching approach.
- Support Students: Provide Tier 2 supports (check-in/check-out, social skills, clubs, mentoring) and assist with Tier 3 supports.
- Team Collaboration: Participate in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 teams, and collaborate with the Leadership Team to support student behaviour and teacher capacity.
- Inclusive Teaching: Design and implement strategies to engage and improve education outcomes for supported students.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate with peers to develop quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy.
- Student Assessment: Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning.
- Professional Contribution: Contribute to the school’s professional life and engage in professional learning aligned with The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) goals.
About you - To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience as well as:
- Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus experience using the Australian Curriculum in a flexible manner to meet the needs of a diverse student population
- Demonstrated competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement.
- Know and understand the Disability Discrimination Act and apply Disability Standards for Education
- Demonstrated application of the NCCD model as part of a whole-school approach to supporting students with a disability
- Proven ability to oversee and deliver a range of processes, including enrolment transitions, and mapping and planning functions to support inclusive education practices
- Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes
- 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 (WWC) 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.
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.
- Provide a Cover letter and CV as a singular document
About our school:
Holy Spirit is a vibrant, happy and welcoming Primary School. We are a close-knit community with a strong connection to our Parish in Bray Park. Each year level is comprised of three classes, supported by a comprehensive Learning Support Team and School Officers. Student wellbeing and progress is central. Our Year Level Teams work collaboratively to prepare and plan for optimal engagement for all students; each Team is well supported by the Primary Learning Leader and other key personnel.
We promote a positive work culture through regular professional development opportunities, allocated non-contact time, effective contemporary resourcing, staff wellbeing activities and a true sense of belonging. The school is well-resourced with 1-1 iPads for students and IT devices provided for each staff member. Student wellbeing and learning engagement are both promoted and supported through our Positive Behaviour for Learning practices, additional Targeted Support Teachers and our Wellbeing Staff.
Holy Spirit School – providing high quality learning and optimal outcomes, in a thriving community inspired by our school values, the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Do I have to be Catholic?
All BCE teachers must have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education. If this role does not require you to teach Religious Education, you do not need to be Catholic.
Our teachers of Religious Education are required to be Catholic and attain Accreditation to teach Religion in a Catholic school. Not accredited to teach in a Catholic school yet? That’s okay, BCE will support you to achieve this through your professional development after you start with us.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
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.
Contact Person: Jo-Anne Boyle
Contact Telephone Number: 32053955
Contact Email: jvboyle@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024