About this job
- Graduates encouraged to apply
- Subject areas/s or specialisation
- Support Teacher : Inclusive Education
- Full Time | Fixed Term
- Commencing 30th September 2024
- $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)
About the role -
St Michael’s College is looking for a qualified, dynamic educator to join our team as a Support Teacher - Inclusive Education. You will be part of a collaborative group of dedicated teachers, supported by outstanding Heads of Departments. The ideal candidate will have a student-focused mindset and be able to demonstrate experience in creating supportive environments where, in partnership with families, students are encouraged to discover their spark, strength, and spirit. Experience with the Responsible Thinking Process framework is a plus.
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:
- Co-planning from the approved curriculum.
- Creating teaching opportunities that inspire students' love of learning.
- Embracing continuous improvement through effective feedback processes.
- Design and implement inclusive and effective teaching and learning strategies to engage and improve education outcomes of supported students
- 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 aligned to The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) goals for young Australians
- Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.
Why Join Us?
St Michael’s College offers a dynamic, friendly, and rewarding work environment with staff wellbeing at the forefront, highlighted by our 98.5% staff satisfaction rate. Here, you will benefit from:
- Access to generous professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive staff welfare support.
- Peer mentoring and coaching programs to support ongoing personal growth.
Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply and will receive support through our Early Career Teacher Coaching Program, which includes a reduced teaching load in the first year.
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.
About our school:
St Michaels College is a co-educational Catholic College that welcomes secondary students from Years 7 to 12.
Situated high on the hill at Merrimac, we enjoy expansive views of our beautiful coastline from Broadbeach to Surfers Paradise.
At St Michaels College we continue to focus on building a culture of belonging for all in our community. We go that extra mile to make everyone feel like they belong, are safe, cared for, and feel connected.
Our strong wellbeing program for staff and students is supported by the College’s Christ-centred values of Belonging, Excellence and Love.
Our dedicated Teachers, Support Staff and Leadership Team all contribute to the overall success of our students and College.
We are recognised on the Gold Coast as a College that has achieved great success in transforming the futures of our students and for the leadership pathways that are provided for our staff.
All staff at St Michaels College enjoy access to generous professional development and staff welfare support and are invited to participate in various peer mentoring and coaching programs to support their ongoing personal growth.
St Michaels College offers a dynamic, friendly, and rewarding work environment where staff wellbeing is at the forefront, which is evidenced by a recent organisational survey indicating a 98.5% staff satisfaction rate.
Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply for positions at our College and are supported through our Early Career Teacher Coaching Program in their first three years of teaching, including a reduced teaching load in their first year of teaching.
Explore our school website to learn more about us. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
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: Jane Lawrie
Contact Telephone Number: 07 5525 4000
Contact Email: jane.lawrie@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 01-Oct-2024