Runcorn Heights State School is seeking an enthusiastic Pedagogy Coach (0.6 FTE) to work in partnership with our School Leadership Team and teachers to drive our school improvement agenda, with a particular focus on embedding explicit instruction in English to improve student learning outcomes. Through strong instructional leadership, collaborative planning, coaching, classroom observation and feedback, the successful applicant will build teacher capability and support consistent, evidence-informed teaching practices across the school.

Job details

At Runcorn Heights State School, our school motto is AIM HIGH. For students it means opportunities for demonstrating excellence within a supportive environment. 

About the role
We are seeking a highly capable Pedagogy Coach (English – Explicit Instruction) to join our school in a 0.6 FTE specialist instructional leadership role focused on strengthening whole-school teaching practice and student achievement.
This role is centred on embedding a school-wide, systematic approach to English through High-Impact Teaching Strategies, structured explicit instruction and alignment with Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum.
Working as a key member of the school leadership team, you will lead and coordinate coaching, mentoring and professional learning for staff, while supporting the development, implementation and review of teaching and learning strategies that improve student outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead explicit teaching cycles by partnering with teachers through structured coaching processes including co-planning, co-teaching, observation and non-evaluative feedback, consistent with the role's focus on coaching, mentoring and professional development
• Model exemplary English practice through live classroom teaching and demonstration lessons that support improved pedagogical outcomes for students
• Support teachers to embed explicit instruction in English, including clear lesson design, gradual release, active participation, checking for understanding and responsive feedback, as part of the school's pedagogical improvement agenda
• Use data to drive improvement by analysing and applying systemic, school and classroom data to identify priorities, monitor progress and evaluate the impact of teaching and intervention
• Lead professional learning by designing and delivering contextualised staff development that is needs-based, ongoing and aligned with school improvement priorities
• Contribute to whole-school improvement through strategic leadership, collaboration with school leaders, and support for curriculum planning, assessment and reporting in English
• Promote inclusive and culturally responsive practice by supporting curriculum and teaching approaches that address the learning needs of all students and build strong partnerships with staff, families and community

The ideal applicant will demonstrate:

• Deep knowledge of Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, curriculum planning, assessment and reporting
• Strong instructional leadership and the ability to coach and develop teachers to improve classroom practice
• Demonstrated capacity to lead pedagogical reform and development activities that improve targeted student outcomes
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive partnerships fundamental to coaching and professional learning
• The ability to analyse, interpret and apply data to improve student outcomes
• Strong knowledge of differentiation, inclusion, pre-moderation and moderation, with a commitment to improved learning outcomes for all students
• A strong commitment to culturally responsive practice and genuine community partnership

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

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 to the role description
  
  

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

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