AddressThe School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 1800 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.
Our Professional Community
Brisbane Grammar School values the professionalism of our teaching staff and seeks to nurture a dynamic learning culture at the School for both students and staff. The School provides freedom for teachers to be creative and innovative, and to develop and grow our research capacity in pedagogical practice and blended learning. The School’s academic structures support collaboration, with staff working in teams within and across disciplines and between the Middle and Senior Schools. Our teachers model collaborative, lifelong learning, and are supported through generous professional development opportunities and high-quality resources.
Our Learning Environment
In recent years, Brisbane Grammar School carefully audited and reviewed its curriculum frameworks and practices. Our curriculum design processes are led by teachers who continually grow and refine their teaching skills. As a result, we are committed to systematically developing effective thinking cultures within all classrooms and staffrooms. We plan learning experiences in the language of student thinking and cognition and give feedback and guide learner improvement through distinct values of inquiry. The School has a well-supported and pedagogically advanced Tablet PC program, with all students in Years 7 to 12 enabled for one-to-one learning. Teachers are encouraged to work together to use technology and space in innovative ways, ensuring adaptive and transformative curriculum delivery. We are growing our capacity to identify and analyse relevant data that helps our teachers to respond to their students’ learning needs. In addition, the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy informs curriculum design and classroom practice.
Applicants for all teaching positions must be eligible for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and should be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of independent schools.
About the role
Brisbane Grammar School is seeking applications from experienced, high-quality educators to develop and provide support and evidence-based intervention programs for a small number of English as an Additional Language (EALD) students. The priority is supporting identified students to develop their level of English language proficiency to access and find success in mainstream academic programs. Support is delivered across Years Five to Twelve utilising different approaches (e.g. small group; 1:1; in-class).
Please note the School reserves the right to alter this position description based on operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the initial and ongoing assessment of EALD students in terms of their English language acquisition, and planning appropriate interventions and pedagogical approaches;
- Provide professional advice and professional development for teaching staff to develop their effectiveness in meeting EALD student requirements;
- Deliver targeted teaching intervention for students at particular levels of EALD need and communicate the nature and outcomes of this instruction to teachers and parents;
- Pursue professional development opportunities in order to keep abreast of changes in the EALD and broader educational field;
- Communicate effectively with teaching colleagues, parents, students and administrative staff; and
- Carry out reporting and other administrative duties appropriate to a teacher in an effective and efficient manner.
Essential Skills & Requirements
- Appropriate teaching qualifications and full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers;
- Experience in EALD teaching (EALD qualifications are desirable); and
- Ability to understand and respond to the learning requirements of students in relation to second and subsequent language learning with high levels of professionalism.
Application Process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking, and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS, please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website, which may assist you during the recruitment process.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment.
Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.
