Mitchelton State High School are seeking applications for a primary or Middle school teacher to teach a Multi-age Montessori adolescent Program working on projects through the Junior Secondary classroom in years 7-9. Montessori students have the opportunity to participate in all mainstream activities, co-curricular clubs and enrichment programs throughout their high school years.

Job details

The Montessori classroom is a diverse, inclusive and purpose-built environment with trained staff where adolescents can naturally move towards abstract ways of thinking. The Montessori philosophy for educating young people is carried out through the Montessori-specific approach to pedagodgy.

Montessori at MSHS offers a unique way of learning and engaging with the Australian Curriculum.  Based on the principle that students are naturally curious learners, the Montessori Method enables in-depth exploration of areas of individual interest encouraging a high degree of autonomy. Learning in Montessori is designed to foster natural growth and independence as students learn key concepts in ways that connect their learning in authentic ways to the world around them.  Students are encouraged to stretch themselves, extending their learning by taking responsible risks in a safe and supportive community of learners.

Students can either access the Montessori program full-time or part-time choosing mainstream electives, HPE and LOTE in Junior Secondary or General Subjects and/or Certificate courses in Senior Secondary. Montessori students study the core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities while still engaging in Electives.  They work in blocks of time to allow deep learning and understanding to occur within a 
meaningful context. The program is aligned to the Australian Curriculum combined with the Montessori principles of autonomy, curiosity, self-direction and independence.

For further information about the school, click here to visit the school's website. 

What is in it for you?

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Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please Click Here.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).

How to apply:

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current resume including contact details of two professional referees

Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

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