AddressSt Aidan's Anglican Girls' School is one of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look to all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican Ethos of the School.
OUR SCHOOL
St Aidan's is a Prep to Year 12 Anglican day school for girls, with a co-educational Kindergarten. Located in Corinda, with a population of just over 1000 students, reflecting our belief that students experience many benefits in a smaller school.
St Aidan’s was established in 1929 by the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent – an order of Anglican sisters committed to serving God through nurturing and serving young women.
THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the St Aidan's Business, Economics and Social Sciences (BESS) teaching team. The role is a combination of a Teacher (permanent) and Economics Curriculum Leader (PAR Tenure 3 years). Experience teaching Senior Economics as well as the ability to teach Business in lower secondary classes will be considered favourable. A Term 3 2024 start date would be preferable however this can be flexible to suit the successful applicant.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A recognised degree in education and teaching with relevant qualifications and expertise in the curriculum area
- Registration with The Queensland College of Teachers
- Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum and the QCAA syllabus documents
- Knowledge of effective teaching strategies to develop thinking and learning skills and to support lifelong learning.
- Skills in integrating technologies effectively in the teaching/learning program.
- An ability to work as a member of a team.
- Excellent communication skills
- Active involvement in the extra-curricular and spiritual life of the School and the SOAR/Camping programs.
- It is further anticipated that teachers maintain an understanding of current educational trends and requirements.
- Ability to work across Year 6 to Year 12.
- Willingness to teach Religious and Values Education
OUR VISION
St Aidan's nurtures students' personal aspirations within a vibrant learner-centered community.
OUR MISSION
St Aidan’s strives to provide excellence in education in a caring, friendly environment, where each individual, nurtured and shaped by the values of the Christian Faith, has the opportunity to achieve her full potential and to develop a passion for life and for learning.
OUR VALUES
Our focus is to develop and promote authentic, caring, confident, creative and connected women who value reason, imagination, truth, compassion and responsibility.
CONDITIONS AND SALARY
- Remuneration commensurate with experience as per the St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2023.
- The Curriculum Leader position attracts additional remuneration and time release.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Descriptions for this role can be located:
Teacher (Senior School)
Curriculum Leader
APPLICATIONS
Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and submitted through SEEK and be received by 12.00 pm, Thursday 23 May 2024. Shortlisting and interviewing will be happening continually throughout the application period and candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.
Applications should include:
- 1-page cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees, with contact details (please include a referee from current and previous place of employment)
St Aidan's supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection. It is a requirement that all suitable candidates' details are checked with the Anglican Church's National Professional Standards Register.
A School of the Society of the Sacred Advent.
