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Teacher


Company : Indie School


Location : Ipswich, Queensland


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Indie School provides students theopportunity to learn in a supportiveenvironment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student''s own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.At our Ipswich site, we are looking to hire a teacher to commence in full time permanent positionsin July/August 2025.Whether you are newly graduated or are experienced, primary or secondary trained, if your practice is founded on unconditional positive regard and the belief that young people can re-engage with learning and experience success through a strengths-based approach to education then this role may be for you!As an independent special assistance school with a growing national network of campuses, Indie School aims to reengage students with learning, improve their literacy and numeracy skills and help them to find their future pathway, whether it be returning to a mainstream school, engaging in post-secondary study, or joining the workforce.At Indie School, we believe that education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about empowering students to become confident, independent thinkers and problem solvers. We are looking for teachers who can bring creativity, enthusiasm, and a commitment to student-centred learning to our team.Through prioritising safety, respect and engagement we create a culture in our school which facilitates belonging and success. Flexible timetables (students attend Monday to Thursday), no uniforms and the provision of meals, allow us to concentrate on the key facets of an optimal learning environment regulation, relationship and routine.If you would like to join a dynamic community of educators seeking to change the lives of young people lesson by lesson, we encourage you to apply for a position with us.Core Workplace ObjectivesPreparation and delivery of programs in line with appropriate curriculum.Enhancing effectiveness in the classroom through improved teacher knowledge, practice and professional engagement in order to achieve improved standards of teaching and learning.Ensuring the most effective use of time and resources in the delivery of classes aligned to students individual learning and pathways plans.Promoting the schools alternative educational and strengths based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are achieved with the focus onChanging the Lives of Young PeopleWorkplace Tasking & Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching duties are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Key duties of the teacher may include but are not limited to:Writing curriculum that provides adjustments for students (this requires an understanding of the QLDcurriculum).Planning, writing and delivering structured lessons that differentiate and personalise the learning for each student.Embedding best practice pedagogy into lesson plans to engage students.Working collaboratively in a small team to implement feedback.Embracing opportunities to participate in coaching and mentoring programs.Supporting students with a range of learning needs, including disabilities, behavioural disturbances, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, low levels of literacy/numeracy, and mental illness. This includes personalising the learning for individual students pursuant to the levels of adjustment of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).Collaborating to write Individual Learning Plans for all students.Embedding the strategies from Individual Learning Plans in lessons to support the needs of the student.Providing timely and specific feedback to students to support learning growth (particularly through formative assessment practices).Assessing and reporting student achievement and progress.Behaviour management (including an understanding of trauma-informed practice or a willingness to gain this knowledge).Building positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.Supporting students to experience success.For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:A National Police Check issued within the three months prior to the offer, and annually thereafter.Hold a currentQCT registration (QLD).Benefits of Indie EducationAttractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through MaxxiaUniform providedAnnual paid professional development and training with support and sufficient study time during work hours provided15 days paid personal leavePaid parental leave provisionsCompany laptop and mobile phone providedAccess to an Employee Assistant ProgramLocations all around AustraliaRemuneration:Level 12 Level 18 (AWCC Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025 ) $98,944- $128,013 + superbased on training and experience.Indie School is a child safe organisation. Our School community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all young people.Before applying, we ask that you are aware of the following:Child safety and wellbeing policyChild safety code of conductCommitment to Child SafetyThese can be located on the WebsiteApply please submit your application via the Seek ''Apply'' button which will take you to the Indie School recruitment page.If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Richard Hardy, Head of School Ipswichvia email [emailprotected] .Application close date is COB 03/08/2025.Applications will be reviewed upon submission and interview and appointment may occur prior to close date.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr