Teacher of Design and Technologies: Food and Fibre

**Teacher of Design and Technologies: Food and Fibre**:

- **Graduates encouraged to apply**:

- **Full Time | Continuing**:

- **Commencing February 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 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.

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.

We are seeking a Teacher of Design & Technologies: Food & Fibre (teaching Years 7 - 10) to join our college community. This is a continuing role from February 2023.

**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 Design & Technologies: Food & Fibre for secondary / specialist teaching areas as well as:

- A demonstrated knowledge of ACARA initiatives
- Be commitment to the education and wellbeing of young people
- Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum Commitment to student protection Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven organisational skills
- Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes
- Demonstrated competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement
- Be able to actively engage students of varying capacity in Years 7-10

Please include a covering letter attached to your resume' which addresses how your experience, skills and abilities meet the key criteria listed above.

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.

**_Graduates are encouraged to apply_**

**About Us**:
Mt Maria College Petrie is a co-educational Secondary College administered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane through the Brisbane Catholic Education Office and is a member of Marist Schools of Australia. It is located next to Our Lady of the Way school and Church in Petrie. The College was established by Brisbane Catholic Education in 1987 and was originally named “Kolbe College” after Saint Maximillian Kolbe. One of the main strengths of the College is the continual provision of Inclusive Education to its clientele. Central to our existence is the genuine concern for each student’s academic, spiritual and personal development. Promoting the Catholic faith, personal formation and building confidence and self esteem are paramount within our College community. There is a strong sense of family atmosphere and a great support for our College Mission. The