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 cornerstone 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.
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.
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 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:
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 focused 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.
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: Paula Burnett
Contact Telephone Number: 0753748800
Contact Email: psblibli@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 18-Nov-2024
Position Description – Teacher
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