Learning Enrichment Teacher

THE COLLEGE
  
Established in 2003 MBBC is a P – 12 boys’ school set in the leafy bayside suburb of Manly West. It currently has 500 plus enrolments. At MBBC the Primary School consists of Years Prep to 6 with the Primary School Years 7 – 12. As an International Baccalaureate World school, Moreton Bay Boys’ College offers the great benefits of an internationally recognised approach to education. Our globally-focused syllabus helps boys connect with the world around them – managing, constructing and deconstructing knowledge and applying it to different contexts and experiences. Teachers use the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate to plan inquiry-based, differentiated units covering all aspects of the Australian Curriculum. Senior boys follow the QCAA pathways with the majority of boys obtaining an ATAR.

APPOINTMENT

Moreton Bay Boys' College is seeking a suitably QCT qualified Learning Enrichment Teacherfor a fixed term, part-time 0.8 FTE position until the end of the 2024 school year.

• The Learning Enrichment Teacher is appointed by the CEO & Executive Principal, is responsible to the Principal and reports directly to the Learning Enhancement Coordinator.
• The position will attract a salary as determined through discussion on appointment and will be reviewed by the Principal.
• The Learning Enrichment Teacher is responsible for the development of the enrichment and gifted and talented education (Prep – 12).

  KEY DUTIES   

• Oversee and implement procedures for identifying students with academic and creative giftedness.
• Oversee and implement weekly Primary Enrichment sessions for bright and gifted students. 
• Analyse standardised achievement data for bright and gifted students to set individualised goals and to inform teaching and learning. 
• Create and maintain records and files on students participating in enrichment and gifted and talented programs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop, implement and review learning plans for all identified students. 
• Provide professional development for teaching staff in order to enhance programming for students with gifted and talented needs. 
• Collaborate with and provide coaching for classroom teachers on strategies for meeting students’ special needs relative to gifted and talented programming. 
• Coordinate the development of special projects or activities and events that provide opportunity for boys to be extended/enriched and that promote the college as a school that values and celebrates giftedness. 
• Regularly communicate with parents and staff about the gifted and talented program. 
• Confer with the Learning Enhancement Coordinator and the College Leadership Team regarding resources to enhance the gifted and talented program.
• Contribute to the evaluation of existing curriculum in order to identify opportunities for extension. 
• Participate in the deliberations on learning needs of all students.

ORGANISATION

• Be a good role model for students in personal expectations, dress, demeanour and support of the Christian values and ethos of the College.
• Be aware of requirements under Workplace Health & Safety and always endeavour to see that these are followed.
• Know and implement emergency and accident procedures.
• Accept responsibility for the pastoral needs of students inside and outside the classroom.  This includes students not actually in timetabled classes.
• Actively support the College Behaviour Management Policy and insist on acceptable standards of behaviour, including dress, in students.   
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions and make them aware of the need to show respect for others in interpersonal relationships.
• Be punctual to classes, form class, house meetings, assemblies, chapel services, playground duties and other areas of supervision.
• Deal with irresponsible or improper behaviour in the first instance or report same.  Recurring problems should be reported to the Head of Sub School or Assistant Head of sub-school pastoral.
• Report student’s academic problems to the Head of Sub School or Head of Department .
• Report continuing or significant behavioural problems and academic problems to the parents at the earliest opportunity.
• Report disciplinary issues and failure to complete homework to parents as and when it occurs the College’s Learning Management System.
• Note and report absent students.

  
PASTORAL CARE   

• Take an active role in the pastoral care of all students.
• Insist on just actions and encourage consideration, kindness and integrity in interpersonal relationships.
• Encourage students to use the pastoral care and personal development opportunities provided.
• Report promptly student needs in the appropriate way.
• Ensure that the College environment remains clean and pleasant.
• Participate in the Co-curricular life of the College including House activities, worship, Open Days and other identified functions.

 
ADMISSIONS   

• Support the College’s Admissions program by publicly and privately supporting the College to past, present and future families.
• Support the Admissions program wherever possible by attending specific events.  i.e.  public shows etc.

  OTHER   

• Carry out other duties as required by the Principal.
• Actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Note that staff are required to familiarise themselves with the College Child Protection Policy.

APPLICATION
Suitable applicants should apply by submitting ONE PDF DOCUMENT that combines each of the following:

• a statement of reasons why you are applying for this position;
• a current CV that clearly details experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities;
• any additional information you may wish to submit; and
• the names and contact details of two professional referees.

Please note : All applicants must declare:

• Any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions that would prevent you from performing this job
• any convictions of any criminal offences
• that all information supplied is accurate and complete

Applications close 9am, Monday 15th April 2024.
  
Please note:  only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted after the closing date.
Additional information

• Community spirit
• Bayside Location
• Learning Environment built for Boys