Teacher - Junior School

Canterbury College has a proud reputation as one of Queensland’s largest and most progressive ELC-12 coeducational schools. As a high-performing, contemporary independent school, our teachers immerse themselves in the educational experience of our students, demonstrating innovative approaches that not only highlight academic excellence but also real-world experience.

We seek to inspire and nurture confident, optimistic and compassionate young people who are world-ready. To support us on this journey, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic specialist **Junior School Teacher** to join our dynamic team.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Develop, implement, and deliver engaging learning and teaching programs that cater to the diverse needs and characteristics of our students, ensuring alignment with the relevant syllabi across Art, Digital Technologies, and Wellbeing at the College.
- Build relationships and partnerships with students, parents, fellow staff and the wider community through the use of well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, evaluate and modify learning
and teaching programs to create productive learning environments
that engage all students.
- Develop a culture of high expectations for all students by modelling and setting challenging learning goals.
- Construct accurate, informative and timely reports to students and parents/carers about student learning and achievement.
- Deal promptly and efficiently with requirements such as record keeping and the maintenance of student attendance and achievement information.
- Attend student assemblies, worship and other activities as required.
- Model effective practice and support colleagues to implement
inclusive strategies that engage and support all students, creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Willingness to be part of a well established and collaborative team.
- Proven classroom management and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the diverse extracurricular program of the College.
- An active interest in and commitment to the education of young children.
- Ability to conduct oneself in a way which develops personal respect, respect for the College and the teaching profession.
- Experience teaching in the specialist areas of Art and Digital Technologies.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Current Queensland College of Teacher Registration.
- Degree/Diploma qualifications relevant to the position.

All Canterbury staff are expected to support the school's Anglican ethos and values.

**Why Join Canterbury College**:
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and value a supportive and collaborative work environment, where academic excellence is respected and nourished, we invite you to express your interest in joining our team at Canterbury College.

**How to Apply**:
**Applications close COB Friday, 10 February 2025.**
- Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection._