Support Teacher Inclusive Education (STiE) - St Andrew's School, FERNY GROVE

About this job

• Support Teacher: Inclusive Education
• Full Time | Permanent
• Commencing January 2025
• $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)

Why Work for Brisbane Catholic Education - Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow 

With a focus on educating the whole person at the heart of Catholic Education, you will inspire and empower our young people to flourish academically, personally, and spiritually, transforming young lives. You will belong to a unique school community where our Catholic values are the corner stone for stronger connections between our student, parent, and teaching communities. 

At BCE we are committed to pursuing excellence and equity in the education of our young people so that they may become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners, and active and informed members of the community. 

With 146 schools and growing each year, joining our community you’ll have room to move across a variety of teaching environments from the Brisbane metropolitan area to beach or bush. 

It’s our unique culture of collaboration that sets us apart and is the pivotal element that enables you to enjoy a rewarding career and make the best impact on our young people. As a teacher with BCE, you’ll have access to a range of great benefits that support you and your career  
 
About the role - 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: 

• 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. 

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 Standardsfor 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 Andrew’s is a Catholic primary school found in the western corridor of Brisbane and has an approximate enrolment of 540 students. Our tradition lies with the spirit of St Benedict. St Andrew’s school enjoys a unique arrangement that includes St Williams school, Grovely and Our Lady of Dolours school at Mitchelton under the umbrella of the Grovely parish. Specifically, the philosophy of St Andrew’s school centres on a way of life that Makes Jesus Real in the lives of all those who are the St Andrew’s family. Relationships are valued here and find their true spirit in the UBUNTU philosophy which teaches that “we are who we are because of other people.  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.

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: Michelle Kneen
Contact Telephone Number: 33516366
Contact Email: pfernygrove@bne.catholic.edu.au


Closing Date: 27-Nov-2024