PERMANENT TEACHING POSITION, FULL TIMESWAN TEACHER - JUNIOR PRIMARYWestside Christian College believes every child should feel they are cared for, feel that they belong and feel that they can achieve. Westside Christian College is seeking a Students with Additional Needs (SWAN) Teacher to support the academic and social/emotional needs of our students in Junior Primary.Working closely with the SWAN Co-ordinator, Junior Primary SWAN Teachers and the Heads of Primary, the SWAN Teacher supports students with identified learning needs to reach their individual potential.  The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge of teaching pedagogy to achieve optimal learning outcomes for our students.This is a full-time position commencing Term 1 2021.Essential traits of the successful candidate are a remonstrated familiarity with a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet individual students’ needs and educational objectives, experience in implementing and carrying out intervention programs for students according to the Response to Intervention Model and a demonstrated capacity to work as a team. In addition, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:Possess relevant teaching qualifications and current Queensland College of Teachers registration (or eligibility to apply)Comprehensive understanding of and expertise in learning supportAbility to work collaboratively and energetically within our ethos and school cultureIt is highly desired that applicants have a passion for and experience in Enrichment (Literacy and Numeracy), developing Individual Education and Support Plans and knowledge and experience in Education Adjustment Plan applications and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data requirements.Applicants for teaching positions must have a current QCT Registration before commencing employment with the College. Applicants must have a practising Christian faith and be actively involved in a church. For more information, please review the Statement of Faith and Staff Lifestyle Requirements available on the Application Form for this position, published on the College website.The College reserves the right to perform additional qualification, criminal history or other relevant background checks as necessary to this position and you will be notified of any relevant checks if you are offered a position at the College.The salary for this position will be in line with the College’s Collective Agreement – Teacher salary schedule, where salary is determined by number of years’ teaching experience. The successful applicant will be asked for a statement of service of teaching positions to confirm salary point.The salary schedule is comparable with the schedule from Education Queensland.If you believe you have skills and capabilities required for this position we very warmly invite you to submit an application.In applying for a position with Westside, please be aware of the following notices:STAFF LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTSIf you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must read and affirm your understanding of and acceptance of these staff lifestyle requirements, which are attached to this application.STATEMENT OF FAITHIf you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must affirm your belief in, and acceptance of the Statement of Faith, which is attached to this application form.GENERALPlease note that all costs associated with an application should be borne by the applicant. Any costs associated with an interview should be negotiated before they are incurred.  Thank you for completing this application form.  On receipt of this form and after processing, suitable applicants will be called for interviews.Please note that Westside Christian College is a smoke-free environment. All employees are required to refrain from smoking whilst undertaking duties for the college.Westside Christian College is committed to the safety and protection of children and to the prevention of harm to children. To this end, the college has a Code of Conduct (Child Protection) for all staff of the college, to which staff are required to assent and by which staff must abide. All teaching staff must be registered teachers and all non-teaching staff are required by law to undergo a Child Safety Check (Blue card).Please note that if your application is successful, you may be asked to provide one of the following documents as proof of entitlement to work in Australia:Australian birth certificatePassportEvidence of permanent residence statusAustralian Citizenship certificateRole Description

Students With Additional Needs (SWAN) Teacher - Junior Primary

PERMANENT TEACHING POSITION, FULL TIME

SWAN TEACHER - JUNIOR PRIMARY

Westside Christian College believes every child should feel they are cared for, feel that they belong and feel that they can achieve. 

Westside Christian College is seeking a Students with Additional Needs (SWAN) Teacher to support the academic and social/emotional needs of our students in Junior Primary.

Working closely with the SWAN Co-ordinator, Junior Primary SWAN Teachers and the Heads of Primary, the SWAN Teacher supports students with identified learning needs to reach their individual potential.  The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge of teaching pedagogy to achieve optimal learning outcomes for our students.

This is a full-time position commencing Term 1 2021.

Essential traits of the successful candidate are a remonstrated familiarity with a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet individual students’ needs and educational objectives, experience in implementing and carrying out intervention programs for students according to the Response to Intervention Model and a demonstrated capacity to work as a team. In addition, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

  • Possess relevant teaching qualifications and current Queensland College of Teachers registration (or eligibility to apply)
  • Comprehensive understanding of and expertise in learning support
  • Ability to work collaboratively and energetically within our ethos and school culture

It is highly desired that applicants have a passion for and experience in Enrichment (Literacy and Numeracy), developing Individual Education and Support Plans and knowledge and experience in Education Adjustment Plan applications and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data requirements.

Applicants for teaching positions must have a current QCT Registration before commencing employment with the College. Applicants must have a practising Christian faith and be actively involved in a church. For more information, please review the Statement of Faith and Staff Lifestyle Requirements available on the Application Form for this position, published on the College website.

The College reserves the right to perform additional qualification, criminal history or other relevant background checks as necessary to this position and you will be notified of any relevant checks if you are offered a position at the College.

The salary for this position will be in line with the College’s Collective Agreement – Teacher salary schedule, where salary is determined by number of years’ teaching experience. The successful applicant will be asked for a statement of service of teaching positions to confirm salary point.

The salary schedule is comparable with the schedule from Education Queensland.

If you believe you have skills and capabilities required for this position we very warmly invite you to submit an application.

In applying for a position with Westside, please be aware of the following notices:

STAFF LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTS

If you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must read and affirm your understanding of and acceptance of these staff lifestyle requirements, which are attached to this application.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

If you wish to apply for any position of employment at Westside Christian College, you must affirm your belief in, and acceptance of the Statement of Faith, which is attached to this application form.

GENERAL

  1. Please note that all costs associated with an application should be borne by the applicant. Any costs associated with an interview should be negotiated before they are incurred.  Thank you for completing this application form.  On receipt of this form and after processing, suitable applicants will be called for interviews.
  2. Please note that Westside Christian College is a smoke-free environment. All employees are required to refrain from smoking whilst undertaking duties for the college.
  3. Westside Christian College is committed to the safety and protection of children and to the prevention of harm to children. To this end, the college has a Code of Conduct (Child Protection) for all staff of the college, to which staff are required to assent and by which staff must abide. All teaching staff must be registered teachers and all non-teaching staff are required by law to undergo a Child Safety Check (Blue card).
  4. Please note that if your application is successful, you may be asked to provide one of the following documents as proof of entitlement to work in Australia:
  • Australian birth certificate
  • Passport
  • Evidence of permanent residence status
  • Australian Citizenship certificate