Secondary Teacher - English

The Rockhampton Grammar School; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockhampton Grammar School in Rockhampton, Queensland seeks a dedicated Secondary English Teacher for the English Department. The role supports literacy, literature, and language excellence across Years 7–12. Both full-time and part-time arrangements will be considered.

As a long-established independent school, it offers a caring, high-expectation learning environment with a focus on Grow in Character and Scholarship. Registration with QCT is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Strong knowledge of English literature, language, and literacy development.
• Proven classroom management and positive behaviour strategies.
• Ability to assess and use data to inform teaching.
• Excellent communication with students, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum programs embracing the School's Learning Framework.
• Create engaging learning experiences and a positive classroom environment.
• Set and review individual learning goals and adjust curricula accordingly.
• Reflect on teaching practice and participate in professional learning.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students and parents.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise and contemporary teaching practices.
• Contribute to school-wide co-curricular activities and events.
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Literature & language

Classroom management

Assessment & data use

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

The Rockhampton Grammar School – Rockhampton QLD

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Secondary English Teacher to join our English Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about literacy, literature, and language, as well as academic excellence and student engagement. Both Full-Time and Part-Time arrangements will be considered for suitable candidates.

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 an important part of 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.

POSITION TITLE:Secondary Teacher - English

DEPARTMENT:Secondary

CLASSIFICATION: Permanent, Full-Time /Part-Time

REPORTS TO:Head of Department: English

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Teacher, you are expected to:

Design and implement curriculum programmes that embrace School's Learning Framework;

Create an engaging learning experience and positive classroom environment that enhances student learning, engagement, growth and achievement;

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

Continuously reflect on teaching practices and fully participates in the School's Personal Learning Programme;

Build relationships and share teaching insights with colleagues in order to coordinate activities for students;

Demonstrate expertise in your teaching discipline and a commitment to contemporary teaching practice;

Communicate with parents about student learning;

Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to professional development;

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

Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

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 SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated experience teaching across a range subjects, preferably across Years 7-12;

Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements;

A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and assessment;

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students and parents;

Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills to react quickly in challenging situations;

A commitment to using data and evidence to inform teaching and improve student outcomes;

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.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers;