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SalaryPosition Description: Middle School Teachers – Year 8-9
Commencing: As soon as possible
Hours of Duty: 8.30 – 3.00pm (Parent and team meetings will occur outside of these times)
Applications Close: 6th May 2024
Qualifications: Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers and First Aid and CPR Certificate
Middle School Teachers
LEAD THE WAY IN PERSONALISED LEARNING!
This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, to be at the leading edge of Middle School Teaching and Learning! At Silkwood School, our teachers are empowering students to have the courage to invent their own future.
Silkwood is a special place to work because we have an exceptional culture, both for students and our team members. At Silkwood we want to see you thrive. We want you going home and telling your loved ones that this is the best place you’ve ever worked. Not only that you’ll go home knowing that what you do matters.
We are seeking innovative teachers across Years 8-9 who can provide:
An engaging personalised learning program that;
Seeks genuine dialogue to challenge students to raise their own questions
Fosters creative, innovative and critical thinking skills
Embeds conflict resolution skills (restorative practices)
Seeks solutions to real world challenges and
Explores student interests and passions through real world learning
To deliver this we use 'The Silkwood Way’ learning design, a unique teaching and learning framework delivered through four learning programs that give students the opportunity to learn in group, individual and personalised ways.
Personal Interest Learning Program: A project-based program focused on exploring students' personal interests and passions and connecting these to real-world learning.
Essential Learning Program: An individualised program focused on mastering English and Math skills needed for success in the 21st century. Teachers will need to have the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English and Mathematics for the year levels in their assigned learning community.
Exploring Program: A year level developmental program focused on age-appropriate content and experiences to support students with:
Expanding their understanding about our natural and cultural world
Building their capacity to be a performer, artisan, maker, sportsperson and enterpriser
Discovery Program: An individualised program planned to progress students with their physical, social and emotional capabilities whilst building a learning and team culture with their advisory class.
People in the workplace will describe you as having a passion and skills for:
Project-based learning, where you place the student, their needs and interest at the centre of your program planning
Building professional relationships with both colleagues and students, who love to call you by your first name
An ability to implement scaffolding and differentiated practices across a range of learning needs
Working with the whole student by implementing social and emotional learning opportunities
What We Offer You:
Silkwood is a small (growing), yet challenging fast-paced environment
A work environment that is about growth and learning
A Vision, Mission and Graduate Aims that are lived and that you will be proud to be a part of delivering
Our SWISH Program (Silkwood Wellness in School and Home) that offers a variety of FREE and discounted health and wellbeing initiatives across the year for our team to access, including a dedicated website and more!
STAR Program (our reward and recognition program) “making moments that matter for those who matter”
Catered end of term shared team lunches and much more!
Silkwood School is leading the way in education, if you want to be inspired … get connected … and make a difference in students and families' lives, then Silkwood School is the place for you.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be asked to address the first set of bullet points in a Covering Letter and a Resume and apply at: https://schrole.com/job/middle-school-teachers---year-8-9-7cf2df3d-f34e-4eed-8a86-bc4a00bcb319
Please note: Only applications made through Schrole Connect will be accepted.
Selection will be based on merit. Silkwood School is an equal opportunity employer.
Further enquiries regarding the position should be directed to:
Nicole Burridge - Team and Culture Coordinator
Phone: 07 5655 0300
nicole.burridge@silkwood.qld.edu.au
