Science Secondary Teacher (Contract) - St Patrick's College Gympie
St Patrick's College - Gympie
St Patrick's College Gympie, Qld
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2019
Job overview
The successful applicant will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- hold current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
The College invites applications for a CONTRACT SCIENCE Teacher to join us in 2019. This yearlong contract vacancy is a result of approved leave. Applicants should have a creative and contemporary pedagogy; an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education; hold current registration with Queensland College of Teachers; and be eligible to teach within Australia. Applicants making enquiries or requiring assistance with their application may contact Jillian Wells, Principal’s Assistant on (07)5482 3816. Applications close: Tuesday, 13 November, 2018, 9am.
St Patrick's is a Parish Co-educational Secondary College of approximately 430 students in Gympie. Gympie is located approximately 40 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. The College provides a values-based education that fosters and applauds students talents and potential. The College aims to develop students' self-worth, social, academic and sporting skills, religious and ethical formation, so that students can achieve to their potential and live the College motto "Let your light shine". The College has been an integral part of the St Patrick’s Parish educational precinct and Gympie community for more than 135 years, during which time students have achieved outstanding academic and sporting results as well as success in many other arenas.
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Estimated Start Date: Commencing January 2019
Employment Tenure: Full Time + Fixed Term
Tenure Duration (if "Fixed Term"): 12 months
If Part Time, hours and/or days required:
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement 2015-2019
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Contact Person: Jillian Wells
Contact Telephone Number: 07 5482 3816
Contact Email: jillian.wells@bne.catholic.edu.au
About St Patrick's College - Gympie
- St Patrick's College - Gympie
- 2-12 Church Street, Gympie
- Queensland
- 4570
- Australia
St Patrick’s College is a Catholic, co-educational, independent school that serves students between the ages of 11 and 18 years old. Located in Gympie, about 160 kilometres north of Brisbane, Queensland, the school has over 400 enrolled students.
The College was established in 1983 with 290 students, when Sisters of Mercy High School for Girls and Christian Brothers College for Boys merged into a singular school.
Principal
Karen Harrison
Facilities
St Patrick’s College is spread across a number of buildings, including a three-storey building that was a part of the Christian Brothers College. As well as the standard amenities found at schools, students at St Patrick’s can access facilities such as science laboratories, home economics areas, the Technology and Art building and a sports facility.
Curriculum
St Patrick’s College’s curriculum aims at developing talents, wisdom and attributes in every student by challenging the students. The program taught at the school abides by the Australian curriculum guidelines, while also religiously influenced. Students in junior and middle school are taught the core subjects while also studying electives in areas such as the Arts, Technology, Philosophy and Health & Physical Education. Seniors at the College have a larger array of subjects to choose from and are also able to undertake school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, TAFE courses and BSDE subjects.
School ethos
The motto of the school is ‘Let Your Light Shine’ which the school community works toward achieving through a varied curriculum and an abundance of co-curricular opportunities. St Patrick’s College strives to create a community that coincides with God’s values of love, forgiveness, respect, sensitivity and justice.
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