Innovative Teacher: Blended Learning & Collaboration

Brisbanegrammar; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational institution in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Teacher. The successful candidate will plan, prepare, and deliver effective teaching programs in line with Australian Professional Standards. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, fostering a supportive learning environment, and participating in professional development opportunities. Applicants must hold current registration as a teacher in Queensland and demonstrate collaborative skills. This role offers engagement in a holistic educational framework emphasizing student development and wellbeing.

Qualifikationen

• Must be eligible for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Demonstrated capacity in classroom management.
• Understanding of independent schooling ethos.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver effective learning programs.
• Maintain student records and report on their performance.
• Participate in the cocurricular program.

Kenntnisse

Classroom management

Collaborative teamwork

Higher-order thinking

ICT integration

Ausbildung

Current registration as a teacher in Queensland

Jobbeschreibung

Job Category: Education & Training,Teaching - Primary,Teaching - Secondary,Teaching Aides & Special Needs

TheSchool
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. TheSchoolmaintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Professional Community
Brisbane Grammar School values the professionalism of our teaching staff andseeksto nurture a dynamic learning culture at theSchoolfor both students and staff. TheSchoolprovides freedom for teachers to be creative and innovative, and to develop and grow our research capacity in pedagogical practice and blended learning. TheSchool’sacademic structures support collaboration, with staff working in teams within and across disciplines and between the Middle and Senior Schools. Our teachers model collaborative, lifelong learning, and are supported through generous professional development opportunities and high-quality resources.

Our Learning Environment
In recent years, Brisbane Grammar School carefully audited and reviewed its curriculum frameworks and practices. Our curriculum design processes are led by teachers who continually grow and refine their teaching skills. As a result, we are committed to systematically developing effective thinking cultures within all classrooms and staffrooms. We plan learning experiences in the language of student thinking and cognition and give feedback and guide learner improvement through distinct values of inquiry. TheSchoolhas a well-supported and pedagogically advanced Tablet PC program, with all students in Years 7 to 12 enabled for one-to-one learning. Teachers are encouraged to work together to use technology and space in innovative ways, ensuring adaptive and transformativecurriculum delivery. We are growing our capacity toidentifyand analyse relevant data that helps our teachers to respond to their students’ learning needs. In addition, the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy informs curriculum design and classroom practice.

Applicants for all teaching positions must be eligible for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and provide their academic transcriptsand should be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of independent schools.

Job Description

All teachers at Brisbane Grammar School contribute collegially to the development of resources that both support learning and extend the boys’ understanding on the subject areas. Familiarity with the relevant Syllabuses is essential.

Position Purpose

As the Teacher you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs for every student in allocated classes and groups.
• Contribute to developing and implementing the school objectives and planning.
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the Head of Department, Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning and the Headmaster.

Key Responsibilities

As the Teacher you will have responsibility for the following:

• Plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, and relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends.
• Maintain teaching competency and currency of knowledge of relevant curriculum programs as required by the department or other relevant statutory authorities.
• Support students through interaction with them in various settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.
• Provide for students' physical, social, cultural, and emotional wellbeing and physical safety whilst at school and enhance their overall development aligned with the school’s vision.
• Assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
• Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance.
• Participate and collaboration in development and evaluation of curriculum.
• Participate inteacher development program and professional development.
• Participate in the cocurricular program of the school.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct (staff).
• Participate as appropriate, in school decision making processes and professional development.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland.
• Demonstrated capacity in classroom management.
• Capacity to operate as a collaborative and team-oriented person in a professional work environment.
• Capacity and willingness to contribute to the welfare of students.
• Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of independent schooling.
• Capacity and willingness to contribute to the School’s co-curricular program.
• Capacity in the teaching of higher-order thinking.
• Competency in the use of ICT, and its integration into the curriculum (blended learning).
• Willingness to be involved in professional development opportunities as they arise.

Application Process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diversethinkingand we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS, please review the information on our website and social media accounts beforesubmittingyour application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on theSchoolwebsite, which mayassistyou during the recruitment process.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment, and all applicants are to holda valid Blue Card or QCT Registration before commencement.Candidates mustdiscloseany information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

BGS reserves the right to remove job advertisements earlier than the closing date due to business requirements.

BGS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If yourequireadjustments at any stage, please let us know —we’rehere to support you.

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