We have an exciting opportunity for a Coach to join our team, with a focus on Reading Engagement. This position plays a key role in strengthening whole-school reading success by supporting teachers to deliver consistent, high-quality reading instruction and by cultivating a culture where students are motivated, confident and engaged readers. If this opportunity sounds like it is reflective of your passion and capabilities, we would love to hear from you!

Job details

Gaven State School takes pride in providing a supportive and nurturing climate where every child can feel that they belong and can achieve success. Our school community provides a positive environment where our students are empowered by and engaged in high quality, authentic learning experiences preparing them for future success.

Your Role:

Working collaboratively with school leadership, year-level teams, and specialist staff, the Reading Engagement Coach leads the implementation of research-informed practices that enhance reading engagement, reading stamina, and overall student achievement.

Key Capabilities

• Deep knowledge of early years and primary reading instruction, including the science of reading, engagement strategies, and effective pedagogy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, coach colleagues and lead change.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable instructional improvements.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive and student-centred practice.
• High-level communication, organisation and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development

• Support teachers in planning, delivering and refining evidence-based reading practices aligned with the Australian Curriculum and QLD Department of Education priorities.

Reading Engagement & School Culture

• Lead initiatives that promote a positive reading culture across the school, including reading events, challenges, celebrations and student voice opportunities.
• Develop strategies to foster student motivation, confidence and enjoyment in reading.
• Support classroom environments that promote reading accessibility, diversity and curiosity.

 Data-Informed Practice

• Support teachers to use formative and summative data to monitor student reading progress and identify next steps for instruction.
• Assist in establishing consistent school-wide systems for tracking reading engagement and achievement.
• Work with leadership to analyse trends, highlight strengths and next steps, and evaluate the impact of reading initiatives.

Targeted Support & Intervention

• Collaborate with teachers to identify students requiring additional support, extension or intervention.
• Assist in the selection and implementation of appropriate intervention programs or strategies.

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. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE.
• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please CLICK HERE.

How to apply:

• 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"

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.

• 20 331811 Stream 1, Coach, Various Schools, State Schools Division, 20215 (PDF, 188KB)
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