Religious Education Teacher

Community spirit
- Bayside Location
- Learning Environment built for Boys

**THE COLLEGE**

**THE POSITION**

**Teacher - Religious Education (P-12)**

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.

The College offers a very broad program in sporting, musical and pastoral activities. Staff are expected, therefore, to participate in the co-curricular program and pastoral life 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 Kindy-12.

**Further Information**:
**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 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 or Head of Department.
- 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 the College’s Learning Management System.
- Note and report absent students.

**PASTORAL CARE**
- Take an active role in the pastoral care of all students.
- 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. i.e. public shows etc.

**OTHER**
- Carry out other duties as required by the Principal.
- Actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.

**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 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 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 Monday 24 February 2025.**

**Please note: only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted after the