Learning and Teaching Adviser

Position: Learning and Teaching Adviser
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: $50.14 - $72.22 per hour pending experience 
Hours:  18 hours a week across 3 days
Incentives:  ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
Closing Date: Monday, 20 March 2023 unless filled prior

St Michael's Catholic School, Palm Island is a co-educational Catholic primary school on Palm Island, offering Prep to Year 6. Established in 1938, the school enjoys magnificent ocean views and natural surrounds including a creek, green hills and beachfront. The Sisters of Our Lady Help of Christians opened the school and later the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Sisters took charge, remaining on the island until 2011. Their mission 'Truth by Love,' remains the school’s motto. St Michael's Catholic School exists to service the community's Indigenous people, with the majority of students being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all of our staff 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. 

About the role

St Michael's Catholic School, Palm Island is seeking an experienced and dedicated Learning and Teaching Adviser. This role is a part time, 2 year fixed term position completing 18 hours a week across 3 days commencing as soon as practicable.  There is a possibility for this position to be full time, with added responsibility based on experience and expertise. 

The purpose of the Learning and Teaching Adviser is to support the Principal to develop planning, enact and review the processes central to improved student learning outcomes. The Principal is ultimately responsible for the Catholic ethos, curriculum and effective management of the school.

The focus on learning and teaching is a priority in our schools. This role holder will be aware of current educational research and the Systemic, State and Federal initiatives in curriculum.

Another major focus of the role is to enable a teacher community of practice model which values, harnesses and builds teacher capability.

The Learning and Teaching Adviser will actively engage with the annual Empowering Teacher Performance process and participate in quarterly Curriculum Network meetings at the Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO), which may require travel.

The incumbent will work closely with the school’s Leadership team and with the Curriculum Advisers from the Townsville Catholic Education Office.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the development of a community of practice with staff in respect to curriculum development
• Demonstrate support for school-based curriculum developments, in accordance with TCEO learning framework and requirements
• Make contribution to the formation and ongoing evaluation of the annual school improvement plan, in respect to its curriculum goals
• Assist colleagues to enhance curriculum clarity and to effectively implement the Australian curriculum  
• Assist colleagues in using data to support student learning  
• Communicate effectively with the staff in relation to curriculum developments, demands and expectations 
• Assist with preparation of and ongoing monitoring of  school learning area programs 
• Assist with staff in-service and professional development, ensuring opportunities that are relevant and supportive of the identified needs of the staff
• Coordinate designated diagnostic and standardised testing as required 
• Engage with the arrangements for reporting to parents on student achievement and performance 
• Support colleagues by fostering collaborative planning of units, assessment tasks, guides to making judgment and resource sharing
• Represent the school on curriculum committees and associated diocesan groups as required
• Meet regularly  with the school’s leadership team to plan and evaluate the school’s curriculum projects and initiatives
• Promote the awareness of the Australian curriculum and curriculum priorities with families and the school community.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same *
• Current Level One Google Certification or willing to attain within the first 12 months of holding the role
• Appropriate Tertiary qualifications
• Registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• Full accreditation to teach/teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
• 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.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: $50.14 - $72.22 per hour pending experience
• ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
• 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 additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• 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

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
• 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 including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees

Please see the Position Description for more information.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3pm Monday, 20 March 2023 unless filled prior.

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