Transition Support Teacher - Afl Cape York House

The Transition Support Teacher at AFL Cape York House for Girls will collaborate with staff from partner schools and the AFL Cape York House for Girls team to provide a range of quality educational interventions designed to support students through their secondary studies. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, resourceful, and well-organised teacher who has a passion for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a complex study environment.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Teacher
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/FNQ571382/24
Closing date 28-Jun-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Six months
Contact person John Studnicky
Contact details 0499916819
Access theThe Transition Support Services (TSS) Unit provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, parents/carers, school personnel and the wider school community in the transition from primary to secondary school.
Teachers play a key role in the delivery of quality education to students and will contribute towards:

• Productive partnerships effecting the service delivery of the Partnerships and Programs Division's goals
• Excellence in teaching and learning curriculum planning and implementation
• Future-focused pathways helping students to find purpose and fulfilment
• Responsive and progress-oriented strategic management
• Fair and equitable work practices and
• Responsible school management.

Please visit our .Your role
As the Transition Support Teacher (TSS) at AFL Cape York House you will have responsibility for the following:

• Establish and maintain productive partnerships with relevant partner schools, family and community stakeholders as well as support teams at AFL Cape York House.
• Collaborate with partner schools, AFL Cape York Staff and the TSS regional office team to case-manage the successful secondary transition of young people applying for boarding placements at AFL Cape York House.
• Design, implement and coordinate educational interventions to support students' achievement through study in the boarding environment at AFL Cape York House.
• Lead AFL education mentors to coordinate student support in afternoon study and school-based mentoring.
• Support the parents/carers of current Year 7-12 AFL Cape York House boarders to connect with their child's school and engage in key decision-making related to their child's secondary schooling.
• Maintain relevant work records and student data for the purposes of future planning, monitoring, reporting and reflective purposes.
• Identify opportunities for targeted advocacy for change and take action to support projects that impact on student enrolment, engagement and retention at school and in the residential facility.
• Participate in relevant and ongoing Professional Learning related to supporting the holistic and academic needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Participate as directed in school, departmental and AFL Cape York House decision-making processes.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification.

for further information on teaching qualifications 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. * In addition to registration, teachers working in
s (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by . * 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 departmentHow 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.*Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants