History / Business Teacher - Sophia College, PLAINLAND

• Full Time - Continuing
• Commencing January 2023
• Graduates encouraged to apply
• $78,490 - $113,045 per annum + Super (commensurate with experience)

Why Work for Brisbane Catholic Education - Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow 

With a focus on educating the whole person at the heart of Catholic Education, you will inspire and empower our young people to flourish academically, personally, and spiritually, transforming young lives. You will belong to a unique school community where our Catholic values are the corner stone for stronger connections between our student, parent, and teaching communities.

At BCE we are committed to pursuing excellence and equity in the education of our young people so that they may become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners, and active and informed members of the community. 

With 146 schools and growing each year, joining our community you’ll have room to move across a variety of teaching environments from the Brisbane metropolitan area to beach or bush. 

It’s our unique culture of collaboration that sets us apart and is the pivotal element that enables you to enjoy a rewarding career and make the best impact on our young people. As a teacher with BCE, you’ll have access to a range of great benefits that support you and your career  
 
About the role 
We are seeking a high calibre, outstanding History/Science Teacher to inspire and engage our students.
You will be expected to teach History and Business to a high standard across Years 7 – 12. 
As a teacher in our College, you will be contributing to the culture and high expectations of a growing learning community.
You should be experienced, forward focused, passionate about nurturing the potential of each student and willing to develop a rigorous academic program.

As a dynamic and innovative member of our school community, you will:

• Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner-centred, safe, supportive, co-operative and aligned with relevant curriculum, policies and practices
• Collaborate with your peers to develop and implement quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy
• Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
• Work with the school leadership team and colleagues to contribute to the professional life of the school
• Proactively engage with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you 
To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience in History and Science as well as:

• Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum
• Commitment to child safety
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven organisational skills
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes
• Demonstrated competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement.

Applicants are required to address these points in the “letter of application” section of the online application form.

At BCE our teachers are required to:

• Hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration; and
• Be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

About our school: Sophia College is a Catholic secondary school located in the Lockyer Valley, approximately 80kms west of Brisbane. The College opened in January 2021 and continues to grow. It has been designed with a focus on “integral ecology”, with the development over time of an eco-science precinct. Its Catholic identity is enriched through a Franciscan spirituality.

Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Entering our third year of operation in 2023, we will introduce Year 9 to the existing Year 7 and 8 streams. We're growing our teaching team and are looking for dynamic teachers with drive. You will have access to a supportive leadership team operating with a big school approach and small school feel, state of the art facilities (everything is new!) and the opportunity to exercise independence with the curriculum. We value and explicitly teach the importance of connectivity to nature and local ecology.

At Sophia College, teachers are expected to:

• Have high expectations of themselves and their students
• Be Innovative in their use of pedagogy and learning spaces
• Be bold in challenging and extending students in all areas
• Creatively plan and support learning
• Enthusiastically engage and contribute time to build our community 

Do I have to be Catholic?
All BCE teachers must have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
If this role does not require you to teach Religious Education, you do not need to be Catholic.

At BCE we are committed to child safety and wellbeing. This position involves working with children. The successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with legislation.

At BCE equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Contact Person: Narelle Dobson
Contact Telephone Number: 5411 3400
Contact Email: narelle.dobson@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 27-Nov-2022

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