Middle School / Senior School Psychology TeacherAre you considering a change in 2025? Do you seek a position where your contributions are valued and students are willing and eager to participate and learn? The Cathedral School is seeking a Senior School Psychology Teacher to commence in January 2025. Experience teaching another subject area would also be favourably considered. The successful applicant will be working in a vibrant department with a great team of professionals. At Cathedral we are excited about the future and cherish the opportunity to invest in the leaders of tomorrow.
The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James located in Mundingburra is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhood to Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7 to 12. The school is set amongst a lagoon and lush tropical rain trees creating a wonderful canvas to inspire learning and creativity. At Cathedral we 'educate for life-long success'. We know that this requires a well-rounded education and a focus on developing the "whole person" by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind.
The salary is $87,900 for a 1st year teacher and $124,800 for a teacher with 8+ years teaching experience.
As a Psychology teacher you will be primarily responsible for:
Planning, delivering, and evaluating innovative and inspiring learning experiences as identified in the school's Teaching and Learning Framework to assist each child to reach their full potential – academically, physically, culturally socially, and spiritually.Providing exceptional pastoral care by establishing and maintaining a safe, happy, caring, inclusive, nurturing, and Christian environment which fosters and supports the learning and personal development of each child.In fulfilling the role, you will be required to:
Work individually and collaboratively to reflect on and improve their own practice and the practice of colleagues.Use student assessment data to improve teaching and learning.Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students via positive, respectful, and timely communication.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in any of the following:Secondary EducationPsychology with a Graduate Diploma in TeachingRegistration with the Queensland College of Teachers.Current First Aid and CPR certificates are required and must be kept up to date.Relevant expertise in teaching Psychology.Experience teaching another subject area will be favourably considered.Willingness to adhere to the expectations of the school's Teaching and Learning Framework.Ability to use student data in support of an evidence-based approach to innovation and quality.Ability to integrate technology into learning programs and lesson delivery for the enhancement of student outcomes.Ability to differentiate for different learning styles through accepting individual differences in ability, need, and learning styles.Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the pursuit of team goals.Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, communication, and consulting skills, that build and maintain positive and productive working relationships.Excellent organisational, planning, and time-management skills.Ability to manage conflict, difficult conversations and resolve issues proactively and respectfully.Willingness and ability to coordinate and/or take part in co-curricular activities.Key Accountabilities
Professional Knowledge
Know students and how they learnKnow the content and how to teach itProfessional Practice
Plan for and implement effective teaching and learningCreate and maintain supportive and safe learning environmentsAssess, provide feedback and report on student learningProfessional Engagement
Engage in professional learningEngage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the communityAll staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the school, must either hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and/or be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Applying for the position
Applicants wishing to apply for the position are required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their skills and experience providing 3 work references to which the school can contact. Applications will be assessed as they arrive, so apply today
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