Primary Teacher

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Primary Learning Support Teacher to join our Primary Department, commencing in 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about Learning Support, academic excellence and student engagement.

The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 145 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship. As part of our teaching team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is central to our ethos.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Learning Support Teacher will strive to make a difference in the teaching and learning for diverse learners by modelling high expectations of self and others while demonstrating exemplary moral and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate and promote excellence in teaching and maintain a commitment to professional development.
• Plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective curriculum programmes that are evidence-based, meet ACARA requirements and that embrace the School’s Learning Framework.
• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment that enhances student learning.
• Establish and review students’ learning goals/outcomes and modify curriculum programmes accordingly.
• Continuously reflect on teaching practices and maintain full participation in the School’s Personal Learning Programme to enhance professional knowledge.
• Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning.
• Demonstrate exemplary communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build strong professional relationships and engage with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Initiate contact with parents, as appropriate, concerning student’s academic progress and behaviour and keep accurate records.
• Contribute to the School and wider community through involvement in co-curricular activities.
• Work in collaboration with Learning Enrichment Coordinator, Primary School Teachers and Learning Support Teacher Aides to provide support for students with diverse learning needs.
• Implement adjustments and accommodations to the learning environment or materials in collaboration with the Primary School Teachers.
• Work in collaboration with Learning Enrichment Coordinator in the development of Individual Education Plans and Individual Curriculum Plans.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate intervention programmes and analyse collected data to inform teaching and learning practices.
• Support the planning, implementing and collection of data for NCCD purposes.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to influence others positively.
• Ability to react quickly and effectively in challenging situations.
• Ability to relate and build relationships easily.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people.
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services.
• Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe.
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge.
• Act as a positive role model for children and young people.
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management.
• Maintain valid “working with children” documentation.
• Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks.
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care.