Lowood State School is seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to join our dynamic and supportive team. If you're committed to inspiring young minds and contributing to a nurturing learning environment, we would love to hear from you!

Job details

Lowood State School embraces innovation through teaching and ventures into new and exciting ways of engaging our students. Including Building thinking classrooms, Assessment for learning, Universal Design for Learning, Visible teaching and Visible learning. Whilst knowledge of these arent imperative, an open mind to new and exciting ways of teaching is important. Our school prioritises staff wellbeing and has supportive strategies including a staff psychologist working alongside our team, scheduled and planned rostered day of leave termly and classroom problem solving support for staff requiring assistance with teaching and learning, where a leadership team are available to support staff through Co-Planning and Co-Teaching.

If you are a motivated and dedicated teacher who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join Lowood State School!

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

See opportunities below: 

• Year 5/6

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Deliver high-quality education: Teach and assess students through student led learning and project based assessment. Ensure learning experiences are engaging, inclusive, and tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborative Engagement: Work alongside colleagues in planning for a 5/6 cohort with 3 classrooms, support one another with curriculum development and openess and willingness to co-teach and co-plan with members of the Leadership Team.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in ongoing professional development, contribute to the school's Annual Improvement Plan - focussed on Teaching and Learning, Inclusion and Staff Opportunities and Reflective Practice.
• Parental and Community Engagement: Develop and maintain effective communication with parents, carers, and the local community to support student learning and well-being.

What is in it for you?

For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education please Click here.

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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