Job title: Religion Teacher – Xavier Catholic College, HERVEY BAY
Company: Brisbane Catholic School
Job description:
- Religion Teaching
- Fixed Term | Full Time (Term Time) | Duration of Term 2
- Xavier Catholic College is a co-educational P-12 College owned and administered by Brisbane Catholic Education
- Graduates encouraged to apply
- Commencing Term 2 2024
- Religion Teacher
- Fixed Term | Full Time (Term Time) | Term 2 Duration
- Hervey Bay Location
- $81,628 – $117,566 per annum + Super
Why BCE?
Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and the largest diocese in Queensland!
Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow
With a focus on educating the whole person at the heart of Catholic Education, you will inspire and empower our young people to flourish academically, personally, and spiritually, transforming young lives. You will belong to a unique school community where our Catholic values are the corner stone for stronger connections between our student, parent, and teaching communities.
At BCE we are committed to pursuing excellence and equity in the education of our young people so that they may become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners, and active and informed members of the community.
With 146 schools and growing each year, joining our community you’ll have room to move across a variety of teaching environments from the Brisbane metropolitan area to beach or bush. It’s our unique culture of collaboration that sets us apart and is the pivotal element that enables you to enjoy a rewarding career and make the best impact on our young people.
As a teacher with BCE, you’ll have access to a range of great benefits that support you and your career.
We are seeking suitably qualified, passionate and experienced secondary classroom teachers this fixed term contract: Religion with the ability to teach another subject area – Term 2
About the role – As a dynamic and innovative member of our school community, you will:
- Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner-centred, safe, supportive, co-operative and aligned with relevant curriculum, policies and practices
- Collaborate with your peers to develop and implement quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy
- Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
- Work with the school leadership team and colleagues to contribute to the professional life of the school
- Proactively engage with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
- Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.
About you – To be successful in this role you will bring relevant qualifications and contemporary teaching experience in Religion Teaching as well as:
- Strong literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practices plus a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum
- Commitment to child safety
- Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven organisational skills
- Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes
- Demonstrated competence against the
for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement.
At BCE our teachers are required to:
- Hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration; and
- Be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Have a commitment to
About our school: Xavier Catholic College is a co-educational P-12 College owned and administered by Brisbane Catholic Education which opened in 2003. Our enrolment is approximately 1280 students and continues to grow. The College is a vibrant community which takes its name from St Francis Xavier, who along with St Ignatius of Loyola, was one of the founders of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. We have adopted Ignatian spirituality as the basis for the ethos and culture of the College. Hervey Bay is three and a half hours north of Brisbane and boasts a full range of impressive facilities including shopping, dining, excellent sporting clubs, major public and private hospitals, an airport with regular daily flights to Brisbane and an impressive tourist industry that focuses on whale watching and the beautiful Fraser Island. Housing affordability is a big draw card, particularly for young families. Explore to learn more about us.
FAQ: Do I have to be Catholic?
If this role does not require you to teach Religious Education, you do not need to be Catholic.
Yes, for primary and Religious Education teachers. Regarding a pathway to become Catholic, some employees opt to undertake the (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). We support all teachers with Accreditation to Teach after you start with us.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date. Contact Person: Ms Ursula Witham-Young
Contact Telephone Number: 07 4197 1177
Contact Email: uwitham-young@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 26/03/2024
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
Expected salary: $81628 – 117566 per year
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Job date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:12:54 GMT
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