At QVA, we cultivate a collaborative and innovative culture that connects learners and teachers across Queensland, expanding equitable access to curriculum, expertise and opportunities so every student can realise their potential. Working alongside curriculum experts and a production team, you will create quality-assured learning episodes, teaching materials, and engaging digital content to enhance teaching and learning across Queensland state schools.

Job details

Current Opportunities:

Design and Technologies (Engineering Principals and Systems/Materials) - Year 7-10

The role requires subject expertise in Years 7-10 Design and Technologies, with a focus on Engineering Principles and Systems and Materials and Technologies specialisations.

The position includes supporting the state-wide delivery of QVA On-demand learning materials, developing Australian Curriculum v9 resources, designing innovative and future-focused learning solutions, and coaching and mentoring inexperienced and out-of-field Design and Technologies teachers both virtually and face-to-face.

As part of this teaching role you will have:

• Experience developing and enacting Design and Technologies curriculum in line with the K-12 Curriculum, assessment and reporting framework, including the alignment of teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Expertise in the development and teaching of Australian Curriculum Years 7-10 Design and Technologies: Engineering Principles and Systems, and Materials and Technologies specialisations.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively, and to take on and integrate feedback
• Experience in resource production or the capability to acquire skills and knowledge in this area
• Proven capability in coaching and mentoring teachers, particularly inexperienced or beginning teachers in the effective delivery of the Australian Curriculum, and;
• A strong interest in digitally-enabled learning approaches including the use of QLearn.

Why Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA)?

• Flexible teaching - Teach virtually and balance work with personal commitments.
• Professional growth - Build digital teaching skills and curriculum expertise.
• Wider impact - Reach more students and support schools across Queensland.

 What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Please provide your resume including two professional referees and a suitability statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role

How to apply

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

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All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

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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