Coach (Literacy and Numeracy) - Secondary - Lowood State High School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowood State High School is seeking an enthusiastic Coach to lead targeted literacy intervention and support improved student outcomes across the school. The role focuses on Tier 2/3 students, delivering evidence-based programs and personalised learning plans, and analysing diagnostic data to tailor interventions.

The successful candidate will build staff capacity in literacy instruction, coach teachers, and contribute to the school's strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current teaching registration (full or provisional) with eligibility for full registration.
• Blue Card exemption required for Education and Care Services.
• Demonstrated expertise in inclusive literacy instruction and data-informed teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted literacy interventions for Tier 2/3 students.
• Administer, analyse and respond to diagnostic literacy assessments.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to accelerate learning.
• Build staff capability in literacy instruction across the school.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and professional learning for teachers.
• Contribute to the implementation of the school's four-year strategic plan.

Skills

Literacy intervention

Data analysis

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Lowood State High School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Coach to lead targeted literacy intervention and support improved student outcomes across the school. This role involves working directly with Tier 2 and Tier 3 students, providing intensive literacy support through evidence-based intervention programs and personalised learning plans.The successful applicant will administer, analyse and respond to diagnostic literacy assessments, identifying student learning needs and implementing targeted intervention programs to accelerate progress. They will monitor student achievement data and work collaboratively with teachers to ensure interventions are effective and responsive to student needs.A key aspect of this role is working across the school to build staff capability in literacy instruction, supporting the implementation of our next four-year strategic plan. The Coach will provide coaching, mentoring, modelling, and professional learning opportunities for teachers to strengthen evidence-based inclusive and literacy practices that promote consistent, high-quality teaching across all classrooms.This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator with strong expertise in inclusion and literacy development, intervention practices, and data-informed teaching to make a significant impact on both student outcomes and whole-school improvement.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.How to apply:Click the Green 'Apply online' button belowEnter your personal detailsAttach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 3 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under \"How You Will Be Assessed\"This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.