Science and Physics Teacher

Permanent Full-time
- Commencing 2025
- Elite Girls School on Brisbane Bayside

**THE POSITION**
Moreton Bay College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Secondary Teacher to teach Junior Science and Senior Physics. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.

All teachers are appointed by the CEO and Executive Principal of MBC and MBBC and they are responsible to him for the over-all performance of their duties. The CEO and Executive Principal delegates his authority to senior staff members for the effective management of the College. This role will report directly to the Heads of Department.

The College offers a very broad program in sporting, musical and pastoral activities which are designed to enhance the holistic development of the students. Staff are expected to participate in the co-curricular program of the College. By participating in the College’s co-curricular program it is recognised that a teacher is contributing to the mission and ethos of the College.

All staff need to be supportive of the values, Christian ethos and Ethical Statement of this Uniting Church day school for girls from EY-12.

Please note that this Position Description:

- Can alter with changes in the role and responsibilities of this position

**Further Information**

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- The Classroom Teacher needs to display the ability to_
- Articulate a personal philosophy of learning.
- A broad knowledge of the specific curriculum areas.
- A broad knowledge of the specific curriculum development with respect to Australian Curriculum.
- Inspire, influence and motivate.
- Work collaboratively and productively with colleagues.
- Provide challenging, student-centred approaches to learning.
- Communicate and interact openly and effectively.
- Use technologies effectively in the teaching/learning program.
- Describe practices in planning, implementing, monitoring, assessment and evaluation.
- Contribute to the life of the College through the classroom and through the co-curricular program.
- Actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.
- This educator must also be_
- A self-directed learner.
- Prepared to approach change positively.
- Willing to contribute to curriculum development.
- Flexible in approach and thinking.
- Passionate about teaching and learning.
- Empathetic to the needs of students and parents.
- Totally support the values and Christian ethos of this Uniting Church College.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum: Education Diploma or Education Degree in relevant curriculum area.
- Should preferably have experience teaching in Queensland schools or an understanding of the Queensland system.

**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**
- Must be registered with, or be eligible to register with, the Queensland College of Teachers.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Each teacher is resourced with a desk, computer, shared preparation room

**CONDITIONS AND SALARY**
- This is a Permanent Full-time role with salary to be classified based on experience on appointment as per the Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement.
- The College operates a 2 week cycle.
- Sick Leave entitlement of 10 days annually.
- Long Service Leave entitlement of 1.3 weeks for each year of service, which can be taken after 7 years.
- The College contributes superannuation on behalf of the employee.

**APPLICATION**
- a one-page cover letter
- 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 pre-existing injuries or medical conditions that would prevent you from performing this job
- any convictions of any criminal offences
- that all information supplied is accurate and complete

**Applications close 9am Friday, 25 October 2024**

**Please note: Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted after the closing date.