Job Reference 23540_07/11/24
Closing date November 18, 2024
Location
185 Parklakes Drive, Bli Bli QLD, Australia
Type
Full-Time
Status
Permanent
About this job
- Support Teaching 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
Good Samaritan Catholic College is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Support Teacher Inclusive Education to work with our Senior Years students.
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
The successful candidate will join a dedicated and committed team of staff to support students requiring assistance to access the curriculum.
Essential criteria for the position include:
- The ability to work collaboratively with a team of staff at the College and external services/agencies
- The ability to work with students with a variety of diverse needs
- An understanding of QCAA processes such as AARA applications and the development and tracking of QCIAs
- The ability to work with students and families to create flexible learning plans that align with system/QCAA frameworks
- Established networks/understanding of external agencies to support students of need in their transition into post-schooling pathways.
All applicants must include a cover letter with their resume indicating their reasons for applying for the position and any relevant experiences and qualifications, make sure to upload both the cover letter with your resume as one file.
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:
Good Samaritan Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 College located at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast. The College opened in 2019 and is steadily growing towards full enrolment of approximately 1500 students. The first seniors will graduate from the College in 2024. As part of Brisbane Catholic Education, our co-educational College aims to be a welcoming and supportive community of people who respect ourselves, each other and the environment. Our School provides a place where students have the opportunity to excel to the best of their ability in all areas, contribute to the community and lead the way in our changing society.
The College's motto "Journey with Compassion" is lived every day in the lives of our students, staff and community. We are a place of learning where confident, self-directed and focussed students thrive in a supportive environment, working towards a positive and hope-filled future. 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: Paula Burnett
Contact Telephone Number: 0753748800
Contact Email: psblibli@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 18-Nov-2024