Coach (Pedagogy) - Primary - Birkdale South State School

Teach Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkdale South State School in Brisbane is seeking a teacher leader to build capacity for students with disability and to advance literacy across Prep to Year 6.

You will coach and mentor staff, strengthen curriculum access, and support the Sounds-Write approach within the MTSS framework, aligning with the school's Belong, Grow, Achieve ethos.

Registration requirements and blue card exemptions apply; details in the role description and how to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current registration to teach in Queensland.
• Experience with MTSS and literacy instruction is preferred.
• Ability to coach and mentor teachers in inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching and mentoring to build capacity across Prep–Year 6.
• Strengthen curriculum access and literacy outcomes through evidence-based practices.
• Support implementation of Sounds-Write and MTSS within daily schedule.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Literacy development

MTSS implementation

Education

Teaching qualification

Queensland teacher registration

Tools

Sounds-Write

Job description

Birkdale South State School is a vibrant learning community where students are encouraged to Belong, Grow and Achieve. We work together to create a school where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to reach their full potential.We aim to nurture creativity, collaboration, communication and courage so that our students leave Birkdale South equipped with the knowledge, character and capabilities needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.Your opportunity:Build teacher capacity to ensure students with disability (SWD) access, participate in and progress through the curriculum.Lead collaborative coaching and/or mentoring that strengthens universal, targeted and intensive adjustments within Birkdale South's Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), alongside consistent implementation of the school-wide literacy block framework using a Sounds-Write approach with specific focus also on Daily Reviews, targeted reading and writing improvement in P-2.Advance our commitment to Belong, Grow, Achieve through high expectations, inclusive practice and strong literacy teaching.Key responsibilities:Coaching or Mentoring for sustained practiceStrengthen Curriculum Access across all areas through developing strong classroom practices and engagement routines.Support teachers to embed the Literacy Framework for Birkdale South.Improved student learning outcomes in EnglishSee attached Role Description for further information.The role Reports to Deputy Principal and has a key focus on Prep to Year 6 teacher capability in the areas of Inclusion and Literacy.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 2 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.