Teacher -English

Sheldon College (see more jobs from this school)

Sheldon, QLD 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 November 2024


We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher to join our dedicated team. Starting 2025

<p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be responsible for delivering a cutting-edge English curriculum at Sheldon College. Working with a passionate team of dedicated educators, your goal will be to enhance the capabilities of students within the English and Languages Education Faculty (teaching Years 7 - 10 ACARA English, with Years 11 and 12 QCAA English and/or Literature experience, as desired).</p><p>This is a Permanent role commencing Term 1, 2025.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>At <strong>Sheldon College</strong> we are striving to be an Employer of Choice. We believe that <strong>People Make the Difference</strong> and reward staff by providing industry leading benefits supporting their Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family and Professional Growth and Learning. Some of those benefits include:</p><ul><li>Above Award remuneration.</li><li>Salary Packaging.</li><li>Superannuation Co-Contribution.</li><li>College Paid Parental Leave.</li><li>On-Site Early Learning Centre &amp; Prep - 12 College employee fee discounts.</li><li>College provided Staff Lunch &amp; Coffee and Cake days every term.</li><li>Staffroom essentials incl. Bread, Raisin Toast, Condiments, Tea/Coffee, Milk.</li><li>Health initiatives including onsite pop-up clinics.</li><li>Health Insurance and Specsavers Discounts.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Staff Wellness Committee;</li><li>Support for career progression and a strong focus on professional development.</li><li>Facilities and Resources that enable you to be the best, innovative professional in your field.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications majoring in English curriculum; </li><li>Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT);</li><li>Ability to plan and deliver exceptional teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of students in English according to ACARA and QCAA curriculum;</li><li>Experience and knowledge in preparing students for External Examinations;<br />Knowledge of QCAA accreditation in the QCE processes (i.e. Endorsement, Confirmation);</li><li>Passion for quality learning and teaching, and the ability to translate this into a challenging learning environment with strong student engagement and excellent academic outcomes;</li><li>Ability to create a safe, secure learning environment in which trust is fostered, individual differences are respected and valued, and students are encouraged to be risk takers and self-directed learners;</li><li>Capacity for reflection and self-directed learning with a commitment to continuously improve teaching practices;</li><li>Ability to apply creative and innovative practices and processes in education and digital platform tools to support student learning;</li><li>Strong team orientation with a willingness to contribute and collaborate;<br />Ability to establish effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues and partnerships within the wider community;</li><li>High standards of personal integrity and professionalism</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About Us </strong> </p><p><strong>Sheldon College </strong>is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.    </p><p>Our teachers are our most valuable investment. Every member of our academic staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of <strong>Love, Laughter and Learning.</strong></p>