Teacher - Senior School (Science and Mathematics)

Full time position to commence in Term 3, 2025.

Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim and southern Brisbane. There is an unrelenting focus in the school on all-roundedness in our students, reflecting that academics, sport, performing arts, service and leadership are core dimensions of a Canterbury education.

As we continue to uphold our tradition of excellence, we are seeking an accomplished and innovative professional to join our Senior School, delivering high-quality Science and Mathematics lessons across Years 7-12.

Your role:

As a Science and Mathematics Teacher in our Senior School, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our students' educational journey in their senior years. You will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering an innovative teaching program across Years 7-12, contributing to the development of an engaging and rigorous curriculum which supports the diverse needs and of our students.

Responsibilities Include:

• Plan, prepare and deliver comprehensive lessons which are consistent with the relevant syllabi followed by the College.
• Engage with students, parents, and colleagues to support a positive learning community.
• Work collaboratively with peers to meet position and departmental responsibilities.
• Organise assessment moderation activities that support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.
• Foster an inclusive, stimulating classroom environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Deal promptly and efficiently with requirements such as record keeping and the maintenance of student attendance and achievement information.
• Participate actively in department meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
• Develop a culture of high expectations for all students by modelling appropriate dress, language, behaviour and communication practices.
• Contribute to professional networks and associations and build productive links with the wider community to improve teaching and learning.
• Through the Communities of Practice (CoPs) teams, be active and engaged in sharing practice and raising the bar of student achievement.
• Construct accurate, informative and timely reports to students and parents/carers about student learning and achievement.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Be passionate about teaching and enriching the learning experience for students in Years 7-12.
• Have a willingness to be part of a well-established and collaborative team.
• Portray a demonstrated ability to apply the principles of inclusive teaching and learning, including the use of learning technologies and assessment, to create a supportive and challenging environment in which students are supported in achieving to their potential.
• Proven classroom management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the diverse extracurricular program of the College.
• Have an active interest in, and commitment to the education of our students.
• Proven ability to conduct oneself in a way which develops personal respect, respect for the College and the teaching profession.

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven experience in teaching Science Years 7-12.
• Proven experience in teaching Mathematics Years 7-12.
• Current Queensland College of Teacher Registration.

Why Join Canterbury College:

We value the professional development of our staff and offer a dynamic and engaging workplace. We nurture a whole of College approach to wellbeing and staff development. Canterbury College takes many proactive steps to support teachers to allow them to focus on the core business of teaching and learning.

How to Apply:

If you are eager to join a dedicated teaching team committed to academic excellence, creativity, and innovative pedagogy, we would love to hear from you. To express your interest and be a part of Canterbury College's journey of nurturing compassionate and optimistic young people, ready for the world, please submit your application, including a cover letter and a resume to Dan Walker, Principal.

Applications close COB Friday 4 July 2025.

**Interviews will commence with successful candidates as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to this date.

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

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.