Teacher - Secondary - English - 2024 Vacancy

Shailer Park State High School is a progressive campus whose big plans and bold ambitions have seen it become one of the most successful independent public high schools in the Logan area, identified as the highest performing state high school in Logan in 2018. With excellent teaching practices, high expectations and a supportive and nurturing educational community with students who are continuously guided throughout their personal pathway to success. A tradition of excellence has been created and maintained by our teachers and students and can be demonstrated in our outstanding results and exceptional community reputation. You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks: - Plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers; and relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends. - Maintain teaching competency and currency of knowledge of relevant curriculum programs as required by the department or other relevant statutory authorities. - Support students through interaction with them in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices. Inclusion and Diversity We all have a role in making our workplace one that embraces and values diverse backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences, creating a workplace where we all belong. Reasonable adjustments may be discussed with your manager, approved and documented to support and promote human rights and diversity across the workforce. - Provide for the physical, social, cultural and emotional wellbeing and physical safety of students whilst at school and enhance their overall development towards effective citizenship and responsible adulthood through participation in timetabled, non-timetabled and planned extra curricula activities. - Assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes. - Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the department and other stakeholders. - Participate in the collaborative development and evaluation of curriculum (the sum total of all learning experiences) and regularly monitor, through observation and evaluation, the effectiveness of the learning/teaching program. - Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school and community particularly in regard to the ethical obligations outlined in the Queensland Government Code of Conduct. - Participate as appropriate, in school decision making processes and professional development **Applicants for these positions must possess**: - A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications - Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE **How to apply**: - Enter your personal details - Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed" - Pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study