Support Teacher: Inclusive Education (ST:IE) - St Joseph's College, COOMERA

Permanent full-time job at St Joseph's College, Coomera (Coomera QLD, Australia) recruited via Brisbane Catholic Education Office (Dutton Park Queensland, Australia)
Job Reference 23919_29/11/24
Closing date December 13, 2024
Location Kerkin Road South, Coomera QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent

About this job


Brisbane Catholic Education - Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow 

As a teacher with BCE, you’ll have access to a range of great benefits that support you and your career.  St Joseph's College, Coomera, focuses on educating the whole person at the heart of Catholic Education. The school is seeking an experienced Support Teacher Inclusive Education (ST:IE) for a full-time position, commencing Term 1 2025. In collaboration with parents and teachers, you will support students across the full range of abilities and needs, to meet specific learning needs. You will implement inclusive and effective teaching and learning strategies to engage and improve education outcomes of supported students.  

You will have the ability to 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. 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: 
  • A strong knowledge of inclusive education practices, especially for students with disabilities
  • Have a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum
  • Effective communication, administrative and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in implementing personalised learning plans (PLP) and Individual Curriculum Plans (ICPs)
  • An understanding of the NCCD processes
  • Involvement with Strategies and Practices which influence student progress and achievement
  • An ability to oversee and deliver a range of mapping and planning functions to support inclusive education practices
  • An ability to attend to innovative and creative teaching practices
  • A proven capacity to work as part of a team
  • A willingness to share knowledge and skills through professional development, consultation and advice. 

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. 
Applicants are required to address these points in a “letter of application” saved with your resume as one file to be uploaded in your application.

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 Joseph's College Coomera is a Brisbane Catholic Education master planned co-educational College that opened in January 2019. Our first Seniors will graduate in 2024. The College is located in Coomera on the Northern Gold Coast, 40 minutes south of the Brisbane CBD.

St Joseph’s College, and its staff, are committed to the creation of an authentic Catholic community centred on learning growth and the encouragement, excellence and development of each child's character, intellect and spirit.

Our College community is focused on nurturing the “St Joseph’s Graduate”. This concept is a clearly articulated statement that outlines our intention in educating young people in a Catholic school in the Josephite tradition. Our education is dynamic and shaped by the leadership and action of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, a woman of courage, faith and an irrepressible desire to change the lives and journey of the children.

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: Nathan Camilleri
Contact Telephone Number: 0756705500
Contact Email: ncamilleri@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 13-Dec-2024
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