First Nations Education Teacher (Secondary)
Job No:
TCE3071
Location:
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers
Position: First Nations Education Teacher (Secondary)
Commencing Date: 20 January 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: $84,077-$123,101 per annum pending experience
Incentives: ITAS Allowance
Closing Date: Monday, 13 January 2025 unless filled prior
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.
About the role
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking a dedicated First Nations Education Teacher (Secondary). This role is a full time, fixed term and commences 20 January 2025 for the duration of the 2025 school year. The ability to teach English and Religious Education is advantageous.
The role of the First Nations Education Teacher is to assist the Principal and teachers in the areas of Curriculum, Pastoral Care and Community Engagement. The First Nations Education Teacher works cooperatively and in collaboration with school teachers, other student support services team members and parents/carers to ensure First Nations students are supported to engage purposefully in learning. The role holder will work to develop the capability within schools to cater for the diversity of these learners within the school population. The First Nations Education Teacher will work proactively with other teachers in the classroom.
Key Accountabilities
- Advocate for and assist with the academic and pastoral needs of First Nations students
- Provide information and support to students to aid engagement in school and community activities
- Promote culturally responsive pedagogies and/or programs to improve educational outcomes of Indigenous school students
- Collaborate with the staff to ensure the effective implementation of Cross-curricular Priorities across the Key Learning Areas
- Develop strategies and/or programs to improve educational outcomes of First Nations school students
- Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders to improve educational outcomes for First Nations students
- Liaise between the School, student and parents in relation to planning action and achieving outcomes through PLP discussions
- Organise with the principal to keep abreast of latest best practice with First Nations students and source appropriate PD
- Assist in promoting First Nations cultural events within the school community
- Other appropriate duties as required by the Principal
- Build staff capability through coaching, observation and feedback to identify and implement educational adjustments
- Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders to ensure their participation in goal setting, planning and decision making for First Nations students
- Facilitate relationships and networks within the school and wider community to support First Nations students
- Attend relevant professional development activities provided by TCEO and to ensure growth of professional competence
- Foster collaborative working relationship with the Emerging Leaders Coordinator to ensure programs and services are complementary to Indigenous Education Initiatives
- Work inclusively to contribute to broader areas of curriculum development and whole school directions as well as the planning for and considered use of resources
- Maintaining appropriate records and files in line with school and system policy and procedure
- Accessing appropriate professional and collegial support with opportunities to maintain professional expertise including attending Meetings for Indigenous Education Workers (MIEW) held once per term at TCEO.
- To have knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
- 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 a 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.
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- ITAS Allowance
- 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
- Well-being programs and initiatives
Please see the Position Description and Duty Statement for more information.
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. 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 in hearing 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 at 3.00pm Monday, 13 January 2025 unless filled prior.
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