Secondary Teacher (Science and Senior Maths) - St Patrick's College, GYMPIE

Brisbane Catholic Education; Gympie Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education invites applications for a secondary teaching contract at St Patrick's College, Gympie. You will specialise in teaching Science and senior years Maths, inspiring students and embodying Catholic values in daily learning.

The role emphasises creating a nurturing, student-centered classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum, collaboration with staff, ongoing professional development, and commitment to pastoral care and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development.
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Responsibilities

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment with a learner-centred approach.
• Collaboratively developing high-quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating effectiveness; assessing and reporting progress.
• Working with leadership, teachers and staff to foster a positive school culture.
• Engaging in professional learning to enhance student outcomes.
• Establishing positive pastoral relationships and supporting students' spiritual development.
• Ensuring Catholic Church teachings form a foundation for learning and teaching.

Skills

Australian Curriculum knowledge

Curriculum collaboration

Pastoral care commitment

Spiritual and moral development

Education

Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers

Job description

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education .

About our school
St Patrick's is a Parish Co-educational Secondary College with an enrolment of over 560 students in Gympie. Gympie is located approximately 40 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. The College provides a values-based education that fosters and applauds students' talents and potential. The College aims to develop students' self-worth, social, academic and sporting skills, religious and ethical formation, so that students can achieve to their potential and live the College motto "Let your light shine".

The College has been an integral part of the St Patrick Parish educational precinct and Gympie community for more than 135 years, during which time students have achieved outstanding academic and sporting results as well as success in many other arenas. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Join St Patrick's College, Gympie in a secondary teaching contract position. You will specialise in teaching Science and senior years Maths and ignite a passion for learning in our students, while embodying the values, mission, and principles of Catholic Education!

• Contract date: January, 2027 - End of 2027 school year
• Contact: [phone] | [e-mail]

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development
• For this position you are notrequired to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards :

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility . The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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