English Teacher

Start Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent 
Position: English Teacher

Salary Range: $70,080 - $100,936
Contact: HR Services (07) 4773 0900 
Email: recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

About Us

Good Shepherd College (Mount Isa, QLD) is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 500 students. Peter Scott, Principal of GSCC has a particular passion for curriculum and contemporary learning practice and for developing consistent and quality teaching and learning. He believes in fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders to create an environment which is inclusive, welcoming, progressive, secure and focused on quality contemporary Catholic education.

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.  

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and passionate English Teacher to commence as soon as available.
The successful applicant will have a thorough knowledge of the curriculum with an informed pedagogy.

The Role:

The English Teacher is responsible to the Principal through the relevant members of the College Leadership Team and the Faculty Leader

• For the development and implementation for the designated areas of curriculum;
• For the students, fellow employees and his/her health, safety and welfare;
• For the maintenance any place or equipment designated or chosen for specific activities.

Responsibilities and teaching standards are aligned with the National Professional Standards commensurate with that of a Proficient Teacher.

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

• Passionate and driven to teach English
• (Graduates welcome to apply)
• Preferrably with experience or willingness to teach Religionas well
• Innovative, proactive approach to student learning
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication with students, parents and staff
• QCT registration or ability obtain

What we offer

In addition to the pure thrill of seeing your students take significant educational leaps, we also offer a range of additional benefits to our teachers, including:

• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Modern facilities and equipment
• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students
• Leadership development programs
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ Paid Maternity Leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate Health Insurance 
• Orientation and induction programs

 Support for you in a rural community

• Additional pay remuneration for teaching at remote schools
• IPRASS and ITAS Incentives
• Extra Travel Days and extra Emergent Leave
• Reasonable relocation costs
• Housing assistance and rental cost assistance
• Dedicated support teams at each school to assist new teachers
• Scholarship programs for further study
• Flexible working conditions
• Leadership programs
• Opportunities to advance career
• Permanency available

 Why work with Townsville Education Office

How to apply

If you are a skilled English Teacher or a passionate Graduate, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested to hear from you.

1. Attach a cover letter introducing yourself, expressing why you are interested in the position and why you are the best fit for this role

1. Attach your current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees

Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply, please include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study
Employment for graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the national professional standards for teachers 

Applications Close: 4.00pm Friday 23rd August 2019 unless filled prior. 

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