Secondary Teacher: English, Humanities, Religion

**Full Time | Fixed Term**:

- **Secondary Teacher: English, Humanities, Religion**:

- **Commencing April 2023**:

- **$78,490 - $113,045 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, you will:

- Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner-centred, safe, supportive, co-operative and aligned with relevant curriculum, policies and practices;
- 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; and
- 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 in your specialist teaching areas as well as:

- Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum;
- Commitment to child safety;
- Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proven organisational skills;
- Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes; and
- Demonstrated competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement.

Please attach a cover letter addressing the criteria to your resume.

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.

**Do I have to be Catholic?**
All BCE teachers must have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education. Our teachers who teach Religious Education are required to be Catholic and attain Accreditation to teach Religion in a Catholic school. If this role does not require you to teach Religious Education, you do not need to be Catholic.

At BCE equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

**About Us**:
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 childs 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.**

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**Working at BCE our teachers are required to**:

- hold current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education
- Estimated Start Date:
**Commencing April 2023**
- Employment Tenure:
**Full Time | Fixed Term**
- Tenure Duration (if "Fixed Term"):
**Term 2,