Senior School (Teacher) | Toowoomba Closing date: 26/11/2024
Inclusive Education Teacher
Full Time Permanent, Commencing Term 1, 2025 Educate, Inspire & Make a Difference Employer of Choice!
Awarded by The Educator Magazine Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) is seeking a passionate and skilled Inclusive Education Teacher with a strong commitment to inclusive curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment.
They will collaborate with classroom teachers to create a supportive, inclusive school environment that meets the diverse needs of students.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in mathematics and numeracy intervention, aligning curriculum with diverse learning needs, leveraging technology for accessible learning, and fostering an equitable and innovative educational environment.
TGS teachers are passionate about boys' education and providing an inspiring and broad curriculum for all boys informed by best practice and evidence.
We are committed to providing a stimulating learning environment that fosters creativity, independence, and self-belief in our students.
If you are passionate about education, dedicated to nurturing young minds, and eager to contribute to a collaborative learning community, we invite you to apply.
About TGS
TGS was founded in 1875.
It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12.
There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
The School's campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.
It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life.
That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.
TGS has been honoured with The Educator's 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award.
The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.
About the Position
The Inclusive Education Teacher will bring demonstrated expertise in inclusive education proficiency in evidence-based and inclusive pedagogical practices, particularly in mathematics, universal design for learning, curriculum accessibility and differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs and ensure equitable learning experiences for all students.
TGS Teachers play a pivotal role in designing and delivering innovative teaching programs aligned with our learning philosophies.
Your expertise will contribute to cultivating an environment that empowers students to become confident and independent thinkers.
You will collaborate with a supportive academic team and engage with various stakeholders, including parents and fellow educators.
Selection Criteria:
The following selection criteria should be addressed with reference to the mathematics key learning area and intervention:
Inclusive Teaching and Learning: Demonstrated knowledge, implementation, and evaluation of aligned and accessible curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment to ensure equitable learning experiences for all students.
Collaborative Practice: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, implement, and evaluate inclusive curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment for a diverse classroom.
Multi-tiered Systems of Support & Data Informed Practice: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing, evaluating, and improving student outcomes within a multi-tiered system of support using data-driven practices to identify student needs, guide targeted interventions, and assess the effectiveness of strategies to enhance learning and achievement in mathematics.
Inclusive Culture and Community: Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, whole-school culture that actively engages the broader community.
Advancing Inclusive Education: Demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusive education within the profession to foster an educational environment that supports and values diversity.
When addressing these selection criteria, please provide specific examples from your experience and qualifications that demonstrate your suitability for the Classroom Teacher role at TGS.
Candidates must be registered, or eligible for registration, as teachers in Queensland and be willing to participate in the co-curricular programme of the School.
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted via TGS's online Careers Portal and include:
a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for; a resume; a copy of your academic transcript; and the names and contact details of three confidential referees.
Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Department – Diverse Learners, Amanda Gibson on 07 4687 2500 or email
Applications close on 26 November 2024.
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and TGS reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached.
Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.
We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.
Working with Children
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.
All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or "Blue Card" issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 before commencing employment with the School.
Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.
About Toowoomba
Toowoomba is one of Australia's largest inland cities, with a population around 162,000 people.
It is a beautiful provincial city and is known as "The Garden City" of Queensland.
Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Regional public transport is available with connections to interstate and international transport networks.
This includes the Wellcamp Airport providing direct interstate flights.
The city has an extensive infrastructure including three hospitals, a University, TAFE and many schools.
We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba ( website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.
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