Primary Teacher - Learning Support

The Rockhampton Grammar School; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockhampton Grammar School in Rockhampton, QLD, is seeking a dedicated Primary Learning Support Teacher for our Primary Department, commencing in 2027. The role focuses on learning support, academic excellence and student engagement within a supportive team.

As part of a large regional independent school, you will contribute to inclusive education, collaborate with staff and families, and support students with diverse learning needs under the School’s Learning Framework.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to influence others positively in a school setting.
• Adaptability to respond quickly to challenging teaching scenarios.
• Ability to relate to and build relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver curriculum programmes that meet ACARA requirements.
• Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning.
• Establish and review learning goals/outcomes and modify curriculum accordingly.
• Collaborate with Learning Enrichment Coordinator and Primary Teachers to support diverse learners.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Influence positive

Quick and effective in challengingSitu

Relationship building

Education

Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

Job description

The Rockhampton Grammar School – Rockhampton QLD

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Primary Learning Support Teacher to join our Primary Department, Commencing in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about Learning Support, academic excellence and student engagement.

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 145 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

As part of our teaching team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is central to our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

DEPARTMENT:Primary

CLASSIFICATION: Permanent, Full-Time

REPORTS TO:Head of Primary

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Learning Support Teacher will strive to make a difference in the teaching and learning for diverse learners by modelling high expectations of self and others while demonstrating exemplary moral and ethical standards.

It is expected the Learning Support Teacher:

Demonstrate and promote excellence in teaching and maintain a commitment to professional development;

Plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective curriculum programmes that are evidence-based, meet ACARA requirements and that embrace the School’s Learning Framework;

Create and maintain a positive classroom environment that enhances student learning;

Establish and review students’ learning goals/outcomes and modify curriculum programmes accordingly;

Continuously reflect on teaching practices and maintain full participation in the School’s Personal Learning Programme to enhance professional knowledge;

Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;

Demonstrate exemplary communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build strong professional relationships and engage with students, staff, parents, and the community.

Initiate contact with parents, as appropriate, concerning student’s academic progress and behaviour and keep accurate records;

Contribute to the School and wider community through involvement in co-curricular activities

Work in collaboration with Learning Enrichment Coordinator, Primary School Teachers and Learning Support Teacher Aides to provide support for students with diverse learning needs.

Implement adjustments and accommodations to the learning environment or materials in collaboration with the Primary School Teachers.

Work in collaboration with Learning Enrichment Coordinator in the development of Individual Education Plans and Individual Curriculum Plans.

Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate intervention programmes and analyse collected data to inform teaching and learning practices.

Support the planning, implementing and collection of data for NCCD purposes.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

As per the Conditions of Employment section –

Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers;

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Effective verbal and written communication;

Ability to influence others positively;

Ability to react quickly and effectively in challenging situations;

Ability to relate and build relationships easily.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;

Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;

Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;

Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;

Act as a positive role model for children and young people;

Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;

Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;

Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;

Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.