Queensland Academy for Health Sciences is offering a development opportunity for a passionate and engaging Computer Science and Mathematics Teacher to join our team of innovative and strengths based teaching professionals providing transformative educational outcomes for our students. This position is being offered on an initial temporary basis from 17 April 2023 until the end of the year. Queensland Academies are consistently ranked as one of the State's highest performing senior secondary schools and offer a specialised three year enriched educational curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Teaching professionals at the Academy are recognised as being leaders in their fields and are dedicated to delivering excellence in teaching and learning and nurturing Queensland's brightest students in a world-class educational environment.

Job details

Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS) offers highly capable students in Years 10 to 12 the opportunity to study the world-class International Baccalaureate Program in state-of-the-art facilities located at Southport as the only school located in the prestigious Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. An opportunity now exists for a highly motivated Computer Science and Mathematics Teacher to join our community of data-informed, evidence-based educators in 2023. This opportunity will commence in Term 2 2023 until the end of the school year, however holds the possibility of extension for the right applicant.

You will have enthusiasm, zest and a willingness to engage students of Computer Science and Mathematics in a committed, creative and positive way to promote optimal student outcomes. You will have sound knowledge of Computer Science (including Java) and Senior Mathematics. Ideally you will also be energized by engaging with all students of QAHS in a range of extra-curricular activities to promote wellbeing, connection and global perspective.

QAHS thrives within a strong culture of wellbeing and is committed to a strengths-based approach that values the learning needs of highly capable and gifted and talented students. Staff are nurtured and highly valued within a culture of support and collaboration to promote success in your role. The successful applicant will work collaboratively within an encouraging and welcoming team of highly skilled professional educators.

Applicants with knowledge, training and experience in the International Baccalaureate Program will be highly regarded, however not essential as dedicated collegial support will be offered to the successful candidate. Graduate teachers and other teaching professionals with a passion for teaching Computer Science and Mathematics in a world-class community are also warmly encouraged to apply.

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.

How to apply:
Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed"
• Pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

**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.**

Further information

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

Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.

Documents

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

• SER477476 Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (Word, 203KB)
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