First Nations Education Teacher (2025)

Position: First Nations Education Teacher (2025)
Commencement Date: 20 January 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $84,077 - $123,101 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 7 October 2024 unless filled prior 

As the newest TCE school, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College is focused on nurturing the potential of every student while preparing them to become well-rounded, compassionate, adaptable, and forward-thinking individuals. With a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and 21st-century critical thinking skills, Mary Help of Christians Catholic College offers a stimulating and inclusive learning environment for students aged 11 to 18.

About the role

Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw is seeking a dedicated and experienced First Nations Education Teacher for a permanent, full-time position commencing 20 January 2025.

The position will consist of the following teaching load, and teaching areas will be negotiated pending the successful applicant's skills and experience.

• First Nations Education Teacher 0.4 (12 hours per week)

• Secondary Teacher 0.6 (18 hours per week)
  
  

The role of the First Nations Education Teacher is to assist the Principal and Leadership Team in the areas of Curriculum, Pastoral Care and Community Engagement. The First Nations Education Teacher works cooperatively and in collaboration with school leadership personnel, teachers, First Nations Education Workers, student support services team members and Parents/Carers to ensure our First Nations students are supported to engage purposefully in learning. The role holder will work to develop the capability within the college to cater to the diversity of these learners within the school population. The First Nations Education Teacher will work proactively to embed First Nation Education Initiatives within the College setting.

To join in this vibrant school community, you'll need

• To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
• To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities
• To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as part of a professional learning community
• To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement 

Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other

• Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner 

Desirable Criteria

• Significant experience in working with First Nations students.
• Experienced classroom teacher with specialised knowledge of First Nations students. 

For more please refer to the Position Description and First Nations Education Teacher Role Statement for more information.

What we offer

• • Competitive Salary range
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Access to corporate health schemes
  • Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Firm lifelong teacher networks
  • Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested to hear from you.

• Complete the application form, including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 7 October 2024 unless filled prior.

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