Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)
Full time
West Moreton Anglican College (WestMAC) is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Anglican school that promotes a balanced schooling experience. Our innovative teachers challenge students to engage actively in their own learning; become critical, creative and entrepreneurial thinkers; and to develop emotionally, socially and spiritually. The College offers diverse opportunities to inspire students to uncover their individual potential.
The College motto – Faith, Knowledge, Service – offers insight into the values that unite our community. These attributes connect to the mission of the Anglican Church and the overarching Christian values that guide the operations and direction at the College.
About The Role
This is a permanent, full-time teaching position, commencing Term 1 of 2025.
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified, QCT registered Learning Enrichment Teacher (Secondary) who is skilled at and passionate about providing positive experiences of school and supporting students at educational risk.
Reporting to the Leader of Learning Enrichment - Secondary, you will be responsible for helping to improve the educational achievements of secondary students with special education needs by providing expert support (inside or outside of the classroom), and the development of appropriate, innovative, flexible and inclusive strategies that support a positive schooling experience.
Key responsibilities include:
* Contribute to enrolment processes for students who are identified with learning difficulties/disabilities and assist to identify special needs of students through the use of standardised testing, observations, specialist reports, etc.
* Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders to review specific needs of students, then develop strategies and appropriately scaffold learning experiences that will support and care for identified student needs.
* Contribute advice to the verification process including the development of IEPs. Attend and contribute at IEP meetings, ensure they are conducted within designated time frames and that adequate meeting notes are taken.
* Provide advice and support to parents regarding learning support and personal/behavioural difficulties.
* Assist with Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA) applications as required.
* Teach support classes and disseminate information to teaching staff regarding appropriate teaching or learning strategies for students identified with specific learning needs, including those requiring academic challenge, and assist to improve the overall quality of differentiated learning in every classroom.
* Provide information and support to teaching staff on specific learning needs via workshops, literature and professional development sessions.
* Develop and maintain relationships with students, parents and other staff to promote educational partners by constant liaison with all.
* Develop and utilise appropriate evaluation techniques for formative assessment and set and supervise summative assessment tasks.
* Actively participate as a member of the NCCD Team including assisting with the management and collation of NCCD data and the moderation of this data.
* Collect input from a wide range of sources and maintain appropriate records for each student, including maintaining data base indicating student disability categories and levels of adjustment in line with NCCD requirements through moderation meetings.
* Carry out reporting and other administrative duties in an effective and efficient manner especially meeting set deadlines.
* Supervise students as allocated and participate in the co-curricular and extra-curricular programs and use opportunities within these programs to enhance the College’s ethos and overall development e.g. attendance at camps.
* Manage student behavioural problems according to the College’s philosophy and guidelines on behaviour management and discipline.
* Utilise available technology to maximise opportunity for good teaching and ensure teaching resource materials are kept up to date.
* Role model behaviour that supports the College’s aim to develop behavioural self-management in students.
* Participate in meetings as appropriate to share ideas and contribute to the development of teaching excellence.
* Maintain membership of appropriate professional bodies and participate actively in professional development opportunities in order to keep abreast of changes in education, appropriate subject areas and inclusive education.
* Actively contribute to the Outdoor Education Program through annual engagement with and attendance at a camp.
The successful candidate will possess:
* Tertiary qualifications in relevant teaching area
* Current Queensland Teacher registration
* Extensive expertise and experience in Learning Enrichment in a school environment
* Solid understanding and appreciation of Student Protection compliance requirements
* Exceptional interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and other community members
* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policy and programs for Learning Enrichment
* Proficiency in written and oral communication for a range of specific purposes and audiences
* Strong organisational and time management skills including attention to detail and accuracy
* Demonstrated proactiveness, flexibility and innovative problem-solving skills
* Ability to effectively work independently or operate as part of a broader team harmoniously to achieve agreed outcomes.
* Be available and able to engage in Outdoor Education activities i.e. camps
We offer the opportunity to work with a great College community on a beautiful rural 38-hectare campus conducive to improved staff and student wellbeing and life-long learning. There are a range of employee benefits available, including a healthy tuck-shop, free parking, gym facilities and an Employee Assistant Programme.
West Moreton Anglican College is committed to providing an environment where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they have the opportunity to thrive and be fruitful. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.
The successful candidate will possess the relevant requirements for the role and must be eligible for or hold a current working with children Blue Card/QCT registration/Professional registration as is relevant.
Please apply through SEEK, and ensure your application contains a cover letter and your CV.
West Moreton Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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