Coach (Behaviour) - Secondary - Burpengary State Secondary College

Queensland Department of Education; Burpengary; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education in Burpengary, QLD is seeking a passionate Behaviour Coach to join Burpengary State Secondary College. The role focuses on leading targeted behaviour interventions and improving student engagement across the school.

The Behaviour Coach will work with leadership, teachers and support staff to strengthen whole-school strategies, provide coaching, and support successful reintegration of students into classrooms.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification and suitable classroom experience.
• Current full registration as a teacher in Queensland or eligibility for full registration.
• Blue Card exemption for Education and Care Services is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tier 2 and Tier 3 behaviour intervention programs to support students.
• Coach and mentor staff to strengthen classroom behaviour management.
• Promote restorative practices and reintegration of students into mainstream classes.
• Support individual student case management and risk assessments.
• Utilise data on behaviour and engagement to drive improvements.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families and staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Restorative practices

Data-informed decision making

Staff coaching

Education

Teaching qualification

Full teacher registration (Queensland)

Job description

Coach (Behaviour) - Secondary - Burpengary State Secondary College

Queensland Department of Education – Burpengary QLD

Burpengary State Secondary College is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative Behaviour Coach to join our school. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career. If this opportunity sounds like it is reflective of your passion and capabilities, we would love to hear from you!

Burpengary State Secondary College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced educator to undertake the role of Behaviour Coach, commencing in 2027.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the College leadership team, teaching staff, teacher aides and student support personnel to strengthen whole-school behaviour management practices and improve student engagement and learning outcomes.

Your Role

The successful applicant will play a key role in leading targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 behaviour intervention programs, supporting students to develop the skills and strategies required to successfully engage in mainstream classrooms.

Working collaboratively with the College leadership team, teachers, teacher aides, families and external providers, the Behaviour Coach will:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of targeted behaviour intervention and student re-engagement programs


• Provide coaching, mentoring and professional development to strengthen staff confidence and capability in classroom behaviour management


• Promote restorative practices and support the successful reintegration of students into classroom learning


• Support individual student case management, including behaviour support planning, risk assessments and de-escalation strategies


• Use student behaviour, engagement and achievement data to evaluate interventions and inform continuous improvement


• Build positive relationships with students, families and staff to create an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced educator who demonstrates strong knowledge of positive behaviour support, restorative practices and evidence-based intervention strategies. The ideal applicant will be a confident and collaborative leader who can build staff capability, develop meaningful relationships with students and families, and lead sustainable improvements in student engagement and behaviour.

At Burpengary State Secondary College, our vision is Innovative learning in a global community, underpinned by our values of Respect, Courage and Excellence.

If you are passionate about supporting students to succeed and empowering teachers to create positive learning environments, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.


• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE.


• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please CLICK HERE.