ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
SPANISH CLASSROOM TEACHER (Prep - Year 12)
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is recruiting for a passionate, hard working and reliable Spanish Teacher for an immediate start.
- Full Time
- Classroom Teacher - Spanish
- Years Prep – 12
- Immediate start
- Ongoing
ABOUT US
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is one of the original eight Grammar Schools of Queensland. Opening in 1892, Girls Grammar has served and supported the education of girls and young women for over 130 years.
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is a learning community founded on a commitment to ‘Learning for Life’. Each member of our School family contributes to sustaining an environment in which individuals actively engage in their learning; where School values are embraced; where mutual and self-respect is paramount; where community and global citizenship is fostered and where excellence in every endeavour is sought and celebrated.
OUR VISION
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School prides itself on being an outstanding school in Regional Queensland that works in active partnership with students, staff, families and community so that girls:
- are inspired, challenged and supported to be strong in mind, body and voice;
- have the self-belief to pursue excellence in all endeavours;
- develop a lifelong aspiration for learning- ‘Non Scholae, Sed Vitae’; and
- embrace the School’s values and ethical principles to live as empowered individuals who confidently approach an ever-changing world with intellectual curiosity.
OUR MISSION
At Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, we strive to be an independent day and boarding school of choice in Regional Queensland where girls build an enduring sense of connection, are nurtured to be their best and develop the skills, self-belief and resilience to confidently embrace their futures.
OUR VALUES
Staff and students are expected to display the following behaviours that are at the core of our School:
- Courage and integrity
- Respect
- Pursuit of excellence
- Innovation and tradition
- Connection and inclusivity
- Intellectual curiosity
OUR MOTTO
Non Scholae Sed Vitae - Not only for School but for Life we are Learning.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
All teachers at Girls Grammar play an important role in creating a positive, safe and encouraging culture for learning. Teachers are expected to develop and promote creativity and high order thinking skills to increase the performance of our students. Teachers are to exhibit the highest standards of professional practice.
TEACHING STAFF COMMITMENT
All teachers are expected to support our students in both curricular and cocurricular domains. Teachers are expected to support and extend the school’s ethos and culture, foster in their students an enjoyment of learning and challenge and provide opportunities for students to have a whole of school experience. Staff must continue their professional development and participate in any mandatory training.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES SUMMARY
Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Reporting and General Duties
- Punctually attend lessons, meetings and duties including supervision of covers and out of class duties within enterprising bargaining conditions.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA QCE.
- Ensure planning, including term overviews and lesson plans, aligns with the required curriculum and the School’s programs, policies and procedures.
- Willingness and ability to implement the Girls Grammar Pastoral Care program.
- Ability to embed ICT within teaching and learning programs.
- Effectively use data to monitor, track, evaluate, record and report student progress in a timely and accurate manner.
- A commitment to providing an inclusive environment and an ability to differentiate and provide adjustments for individual learners.
- Provide regular, timely and effective feedback to facilitate individual student progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues including Director of Primary, Director of Secondary and the Executive to enhance learning outcomes for students.
- Participate in House events.
- Participate in Professional Learning to increase professional knowledge, strengthen teaching effectiveness and improve outcomes for students.
Spanish Specific Responsibilities
- A comprehensive understanding of the Australian Curriculum – Spanish and an ability to teach Spanish at primary, middle and senior school levels (Years Prep – 12).
Duties outside of school hours
- Parent/teacher interviews.
- School events.
- Professional Learning sessions.
- Events which promote the interests of Rockhampton Girls Grammar School.
- Involvement with co-curricular activities such as coaching a sporting team.
- Attend school camps and participate in the cocurricular life of the School as required.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
- ICT competency, including proficiency with relevant software.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- A willingness to fully engage in annual goal setting and professional reviews.
- A comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and the AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers
KEY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- A genuine interest and commitment to the wellbeing, development and education of every student.
- A commitment to professional and personal development.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships with students, parents, staff and other relevant stakeholders.
- A commitment to the Girls Grammar ethos and culture.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
The successful application is required to:
- hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration;
- have a strong knowledge and understanding of the Australian Curriculum;
- promote Rockhampton Girls Grammar School inside and outside the school community;
- work harmoniously with other employees with due regard to their rights and employment conditions under the School’s enterprise agreement and Fair Work legislation;
- take appropriate care to always represent the School in a professional manner (in appearance, speech, dress, etc.);
- adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policies, Staff Code of Conduct, policies and procedures;
- report suspected cases of child abuse in accordance with the School’s policies; and
- complete the compulsory compliance training, including Child Protection Training and Anaphylaxis training, as part of your induction within two weeks of commencement and annually thereafter.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Professional Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Superannuation benefits
- Salary Sacrifice/Novated Lease options available
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To be considered for the Classroom Teacher - Spanish position please submit a copy of your:
- Cover Letter and Resume via Seek in PDF format
- QCT Registration (if you hold one)
- Driver Licence
- 2 Professional References (if able to)
Applications close: 9.00am, 09 September 2024.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Rockhampton Girls Grammar School reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.
For further information contact the Human Resource Officer, Emily Conrad on (07) 49 300 967 or email HR@rggs.qld.edu.au.