Acting Academic Middle Leader

Graduates encouraged to apply
- Commencing Jan 2025
- Science Middle Leader
- Full-time | Fixed Term (Semester 1, 2025)
- $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + **Tier 3 ML Allowance**+ Super (commensurate with experience)

**We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Academic Middle Leader-Science. This is a tier 3 position. This is a full-time fixed term role, covering a leave position.**

**Why BCE?**

Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and the largest diocese in Queensland**Benefits & Rewards**

**Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow**

**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
- Coordinate and/or development of work programs according to national, state and local requirements
- Conduct coordination of assessment, moderation and reporting programs, and the keeping of appropriate records
- Keep abreast of developments within the area of responsibility through on-going professional reading and research and providing for the professional learning of staff in line with these developments
- Engage in professional discourse with staff on an individual and departmental basis through regular meetings
- Supervise the quality of teaching practice through activities such as collegial planning, moderation, classroom observation, and facilitation of reflective teaching practice
- Supervise the quality of student learning through analysis of student performance data and addressing areas of concern through appropriate interventions
- Contribute to the leadership of the school through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings
- Manage financial and material resources within the area of responsibility including the formulation of budgets and the expenditure of allocated funds
- Regularly communicate with stakeholders about issues of legitimate interest and/or concern
- 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
- 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 Science Middle Leader as well as:

- Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum
- Commitment to child safety
- Hold appropriate qualifications and experience across all areas of Science
- Attend in detail to innovative and creative practices
- Lead the development and delivery of a vision for the Science department
- 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.

**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.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding

**About our school**:**

**St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for over 1150 students. Our College opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students. This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity and the skills to achieve success in life. Watch this**great video** or**explore**our school website** to learn more about us.**

**_FAQ: _**Do I have to be Catholic?**
If this role does **not** require you to teach Religious Education, you do not need to be Catholic.

**Contact Person**:Sharne Davies**
**Contact Telephone Number**:07 3323 4600**
**Closing Date**:15-Jan-2025**

Position Description - Teacher