Applications are sought from teachers specialising in Ancient History and Humanities and Social Sciences (Middle Years). It would be essential to be able to implement the Australian Curriculum Version 9 Humanities and the QCAA Ancient History syllabus.

Job details

Mount Gravatt State High School is a co-educational State Secondary school situated in the southern suburb of Mt Gravatt, located about 10 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Founded in 1960, Mount Gravatt State High School has a strong academic tradition and is highly regarded for its outstanding culture of learning, high standards and expectations, inclusiveness and sense of community while being contemporary, futures focused and providing many opportunities to promote personal growth and global citizenship. The school motto, 'Digna Petamus' (Let us seek worthy things), is reflected in all that we do and the 4 Pillars of Learning: Academic, Cultural, Sport and Community defines our commitment to excellence, opportunity and challenge for every child to have a sense of belonging and pride.

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

See opportunities below: 

• Humanities and Social Sciences (Middle Years) 7-10/ Ancient History- Years 11-12

Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7 to 12

As a teacher of Ancient History Years 11 and 12 and Junior Humanities you will have responsibility for, but not limited to, the following:
•    The implementation of the school's explicit improvement agenda that includes: 
•    Thinking strategically and innovatively in the approach to curriculum, pedagogy and staff professional growth to ensure continuous improvement of the school's educational programs
•    Implementing the Australian Curriculum Version 9 Humanities and the QCAA Ancient History syllabus
•    Supporting the Learning progression for all students within a framework of equity and excellence
•    Ensuring a consistent approach to pedagogy to reduce variance of impacts
•    Strengthening high performance in senior outcomes.

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

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