Teacher, English

Iona College is seeking an English Teacher to commence in Term 2 and continue until mid-2025, with the possibility for extension or permanency.  As the successful candidate, you will have a passion for education and will model, foster and promote excellence in teaching and learning.   

As the successful candidate you will be required to:

• Collaborate with other teachers within the faculty to ensure high standards, achieve optimal learning environments, lead pedagogical practices and encourage students to actively engage with curriculum;
• Have a demonstrated commitment to spiritual and Catholic education;
• Create a learning environment which stimulates interest in learning, promotes excellence and which acknowledges the needs of students to be both understanding, challenged and given support;
• Actively engage students in the planning and learning process, perceiving that learning is an active and collaborative venture, both between the teacher and students and amongst the students themselves;
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the objectives of the curriculum, recognising that students learn in a variety of ways; through independent study, directed learning and group involvement; and
• Model exemplary classroom practice when tailoring adjusted learning/differentiated programs for students across a diverse range of abilities and needs.

To be considered for this role you should:

• Have an understanding of an inclusive model of learning with a wellbeing lens;
• Have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education;
• Be an effective communicator with all stakeholders;
• Be able to demonstrate exemplary teaching practice;
• Have strong relationship skills and be able to develop teaching processes in collaboration with other staff;
• Have the ability to interpret student performance data;
• Possess a robust knowledge of behaviour management processes and tools to support the academic performance and Visible Wellbeing of students;
• Hold a bachelors' degree in education or equivalent qualifications; and
• Provide copies of relevant qualifications and evidence of current Queensland Teachers Registration (QCT) or eligibility to apply.

Please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing your suitability for this role based on your skills, knowledge and experience; and
• A current resume.

Applications close at 6.00pm on Friday 22 March 2024 Suitable candidates may be progressed to interview prior to the closure date. 

This role is a Teacher level within the Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Bargaining Agreement for Religious Institute Schools of Queensland. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rachael Hazell, Human Resources Manager on 07 3893 8***.  For more information on Iona College and our recruitment processes, please visit https://www.iona.qld.edu.au/our-school/employment/

Iona College is inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the life of St Eugene de Mazenod.  Iona is an independent Catholic Boys School, owned and administered by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It is located in the Brisbane Bayside suburb of Lindum and caters for 1,850 students from Years 5 to 12 inclusive.