Longreach School of Distance Education is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative Coach to join our school. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career. If this opportunity sounds like it is reflective of your passion and capabilities, we would love to hear from you!

Job details

At the Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) we believe that 'Effort Conquers Distance'. The Longreach School of Distance Education is committed to providing every child with a balanced education in a supportive environment. 

If you are passionate about helping students with learning difficulties, social-emotional needs and diverse learning needs to learn and thrive, this could be the position for you.

Our school supports students and families across rural and remote communities throughout Queensland, providing education in a unique distance education environment.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach who:

• Has a strong understanding of the Science of Reading and current evidence-based research about how students learn.
• Is passionate about supporting students with learning difficulties and social-emotional needs.
• Can translate research into practical, effective teaching strategies.
• Can coach and support teachers and teacher aides working directly with students in their homes and communities.
• Is confident working directly with students to model and deliver high-quality, targeted teaching and intervention.

Experience in Distance Education is an advantage, as this role requires an understanding of how to support effective teaching and learning when students, teachers and teacher aides are working with students remotely.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference for students who may need additional support to access learning, build confidence and thrive at school.

Teaching in Queensland

The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more 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. 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:

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 2-page written statement in response to the role description

**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.

• teach-s1-coach-rd (PDF, 265KB)
  Role Description