Brisbane School of Distance Education is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English teacher to apply for a position within the secondary school. If you are passionate, enthusiastic and ready for your next adventure, apply now! Graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. Come and join the dedicated team at Brisbane School of Distance Education!
Brisbane School of Distance Education ( https://brisbanesde.eq.edu.au/ ) located in Coorparoo, is committed to pursuing our vision of 'Excellence in Virtual Learning'. We strive to provide highly engaging learning opportunities for each student to succeed through innovation, inspiration and inclusion.
Our school is a world leader in the delivery of online learning to a student population of approximately 4000 students. Through the innovative use of digital technology, we provide cutting edge live group lessons including support materials with a focus on each student succeeding.
We aim to create a powerful whole school infrastructure where meaningful, collaborative professional teams engage in constructive dialogue, reflect on practice and take collective responsibility for the improvement of all student learning. At the heart of the school, and at the core of all that we do, are the young people in our care.
We have a positive workplace culture and enhance this through:
- Collaborating making deliberate time to share, reflect, support, and learn together to enhance the service delivery to our community
- Promoting respect among all our staff members, valuing diversity to create an inclusive environment for all
- Communicating key messages with clarity and in an open and timely manner
- Building trust by being transparent, honest, and accountable in all our actions and performance
- Demonstrating integrity by aligning our behaviours with our values.
Teaching in Queensland:
The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/ ).
Applicants for these positions must possess:
- A relevant teaching qualification. Click here ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/apply-to-teach/eligibility ) for further information on teaching qualifications
- Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE ( http://www.qct.edu.au/ )
- In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Service ( https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/required/working-or-volunteering#education )s (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please CLICK HERE ( https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-services ).
- Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department
How to apply:
Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed"
- Pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study
**Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.**