Inclusive Education Teacher

Senior School (Teacher) | Toowoomba

Closing date: 26/11/2024

**Inclusive Education Teacher**
- Full Time Permanent, Commencing Term 1,2025
- Educate, Inspire & Make a Difference
- Employer of Choice Awarded by The Educator Magazine

TGS teachers are passionate about boys’ education and providing an inspiring and broad curriculum for all boys informed by best practice and evidence. We are committed to providing a stimulating learning environment that fosters creativity, independence, and self-belief in our students. If you are passionate about education, dedicated to nurturing young minds, and eager to contribute to a collaborative learning community, we invite you to apply.

**About TGS**

TGS was founded in 1875. It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12. There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The School’s campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.

It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life. That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

TGS has been honoured with The Educator’s 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award. The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.

**Grammar 150**

In 2025, TGS will be celebrating its 150th anniversary. We are calling it Grammar 150 and this will be an incredible year for the School. Click here to learn more about Grammar 150 and what you can expect if you were to join TGS in 2025.

**About the Position**

The Inclusive Education Teacher will bring demonstrated expertise in inclusive education proficiency in evidence-based and inclusive pedagogical practices, particularly in mathematics, universal design for learning, curriculum accessibility and differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs and ensure equitable learning experiences for all students.

TGS Teachers play a pivotal role in designing and delivering innovative teaching programs aligned with our learning philosophies. Your expertise will contribute to cultivating an environment that empowers students to become confident and independent thinkers. You will collaborate with a supportive academic team and engage with various stakeholders, including parents and fellow educators.

**Selection Criteria**:
The following selection criteria should be addressed with reference to the mathematics key learning area and intervention:

- **I**nclusive Teaching and Learning**: Demonstrated knowledge, implementation, and evaluation of aligned and accessible curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment to ensure equitable learning experiences for all students.
- **Collaborative Practice**: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, implement, and evaluate inclusive curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment for a diverse classroom.
- **Mulit-tiered Systems of Support & Data Informed Practice**: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing, evaluating, and improving student outcomes within a multi-tiered system of support using data-driven practices to identify student needs, guide targeted interventions, and assess the effectiveness of strategies to enhance learning and achievement in mathematics.
- **Inclusive Culture and Community**: Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, whole-school culture that actively engages the broader community.
- **Advancing Inclusive Education**: Demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusive education within the profession to foster an educational environment that supports and values diversity.

When addressing these selection criteria, please provide specific examples from your experience and qualifications that demonstrate your suitability for the Classroom Teacher role at TGS.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.

**How to apply**:

- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume;
- a copy of your academic transcript; and
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

**Applications close on 26 November 2024.**
- Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position._
- We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time._

**Working with Children**

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the _Working with Children (Risk Management and S