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This could be the role for you!
Hymba Yumba Independent School is seeking a suitably qualified Secondary School Teacher with the ability to teach Maths for a Full-Time contract.
About Our School
Hymba Yumba Independent School (HYIS) Is a small Prep-Year 12 school located in Springfield, 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. Founded in 2011, HYIS is grounded in First Nations culture and identity. With an enrolment of 300 jarjum (child/ren) across the school, HYIS allows teachers and jarjum to thrive in a community environment.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to work with First Nation’s jarjum in a culturally affirming learning environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to learn from key experts to embed First Nations knowledges and perspectives in the Australian curriculum. You will be able participate in the bespoke HYIS pedagogical approach, including working with Elders and community.
Hymba Yumba Independent School can also offer the following entitlements:
- Development of a personalized teacher professional development plan.
- Additional Personal Preparation and Planning Time (Non-Contact Time) for Graduate Teachers.
- Opportunity to access professional supervision and counselling to assist with transition into teaching for Graduate Teachers.
- Ability to develop innovative pedagogy or programs within the classroom that align with personal interests and strengths.
- Access to relocation allowance.
- Access to Salary Sacrifice opportunities
What you will bring to our team:
- Ability to maintain high standards of learning and teaching, assessment and reporting that is relevant, collaborative, and future focused.
- A working knowledge of Australian Curriculum, with knowledge of QCAA Senior Syllabi an advantage.
- Have experience or desire to work with First Nations students.
- Have knowledge and demonstrated understanding (or willingness to attain) of cultural protocols.
About your skills and qualification:
- Current Queensland College of Teachers registration and a Tertiary Qualifications in Education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian curriculum with recent experience in teaching.
- Ability to effectively build relationships and foster a safe and supportive learning environment through the development of proactive classroom management strategies.
- Demonstrated understanding of the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including cultural protocols and the ability to build respectful relationships with students and their families to produce sound educational outcomes.
How to Apply:
Please note: Applications will be assessed as received.
Applications, including Curriculum Vitae, the names of two (2) professional referees and a document detailing your skills and qualifications, should be received no later than close of business on Wednesday 10th March, 2024and emailed to: *******@hyis.qld.edu.au and **@hyis.qld.edu.au
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
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