Teacher - English & Humanities

Term 4 Contract
- Supportive Environment
- Bayside location

**Appointment**

The College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Full time Term 4 2023 contract Teacher of Secondary English and Humanities.
- Teachers are appointed by the CEO & Executive Principal in consultation with the Principal. The appointee is responsible to the Principal through the Head of Secondary.
- The position will attract a salary and teaching load as determined through discussion on appointment. Every staff member is expected to undergo a process of regular appraisal.
- Teachers are required to provide quality education in support of the ethos of the College, by managing classes and students effectively; ensuring cognisance of the syllabus and work program expectations; promoting learning as something to be enjoyed and maximised for each student throughout every lesson; fulfilling the "teacher’s role" in and out of class; maintaining good order and discipline; and providing a caring environment.

**Curriculum**
- Teach the allocated timetables of classes in the Secondary Schools.
- Be innovative where appropriate and make best use of the College’s resources in teaching.
- Accept that there exist individual differences in ability, personality, need and learning styles in students, and always attempt to cater for these differences.
- Give students regular feedback (oral and written) on academic performance and behaviour.
- Attend professional development programs to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Follow College policy in relation to academic matters, including the work programs, assignments and testing, and IBO and QCAA requirements.
- Provide reports to parents at meetings, interviews and in writing as required.
- Supervise other classes as required.

**Organisation**
- Be a good role model for students in personal expectations, dress, demeanour and support of the Christian values and ethos of the College.
- Be aware of requirements under Workplace Health & Safety and always endeavour to see that these are followed.
- Know and implement emergency and accident procedures.
- Accept responsibility for the pastoral needs of students inside and outside the classroom. This includes students not actually in timetabled classes.
- Actively support the College Behaviour Management Policy and insist on acceptable standards of behaviour, including dress, in students.
- Encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions and make them aware of the need to show respect for others in interpersonal relationships.
- Be punctual to classes, form class, house meetings, assemblies, chapel services, playground duties and other areas of supervision.
- Deal with irresponsible or improper behaviour in the first instance or report same. Recurring problems should be reported to the Head of Sub School or Assistant Head of sub-school pastoral.
- Report student’s academic problems to the Head of Sub School.
- Report continuing or significant behavioural problems and academic problems to the parents at the earliest opportunity.
- Report disciplinary issues and failure to complete homework to parents as and when it occurs, through the Student Diary.
- Note and report absent students.

**Pastoral Care**
- Take an active role in the pastoral care of all students.
- Fulfil the role of Form Teacher as required.
- Insist on just actions and encourage consideration, kindness and integrity in interpersonal relationships.
- Encourage students to use the pastoral care and personal development opportunities provided.
- Report promptly student needs in the appropriate way.
- Ensure that the College environment remains clean and pleasant.
- Participate in the Co-curricular life of the College including House activities, worship, Open Days and other identified functions.

**Admissions**
- Support the College’s Admissions program by publicly and privately supporting the College to past, present and future families.
- Support the Admissions program wherever possible by attending specific events. e. public shows etc.

**Other**
- Carry out other duties as required by the Principal.

**Education and/or Experience**
- Must hold an appropriate tertiary qualification - Degree in Education.

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**
- Must be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.

**APPLICATION**
- a current CV that clearly details experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities;
- any additional information you may wish to submit; and
- the names and contact details of two professional referees.

**Please note**:
All applicants must declare
- any convictions of any criminal offences that all information supplied is accurate and complete

**Applications close at 9am on Friday 8 September 2023