Secondary School Science Teacher

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls’ & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students so that they love to learn for life, and lead with grit and grace.  We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.

THE OPPORTUNITY

A short 30-minute drive from Brisbane, our vast, heritage-listed campus is conveniently located in the middle of Ipswich.  We offer the opportunities of a large city, with the quiet feel of a smaller town.

The School is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated Science Teacher to join our close-knit academic team.  This is a permanent, full-time role commencing 2025.

This role will primarily focus on teaching Science to Years 7 to 10, however the ability to teach Senior Biology and/or Senior Psychology will be looked upon favourably.

You will work as part of an energetic team committed to excellence and the provision of an effective teaching and learning environment for students. This includes the delivery of teaching and learning programs within the frameworks in place in the School; fostering a supportive classroom climate which enhances student growth and confidence; and maintaining accurate records as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience developing and delivering a comprehensive Science academic program, and

• be passionate about teaching and enriching the learning experience of students.
• have demonstrated experience in teaching middle and senior school level Science within the Australian curriculum and QCAA Senior syllabi.
• differentiate the curriculum by employing a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, to meet the needs of all students.
• experience monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on student progress within the curriculum area, using data analysis to inform classroom strategies for student development and improvement.
• the ability to develop confidence and self-esteem in students and to act as a role model in presentation, action, and communication.
• strong interpersonal skills, with highly developed organisational, communication and administrative skills.
• the ability to participate in grounds’ supervision on a regular rostered basis.
• eligibility to work in Australia with relevant teaching qualifications and current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Queensland College of Teachers being highly regarded.

Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role.

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your CV, three referees one being your current manager, and a cover letter addressed to Mrs Wendy Jurss, Deputy Principal outlining your experience as it relates to this role. Please address the selection criteria (over no more than two pages), contained within the Position Description, which can be found on the School’s website Careers | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (iggs.qld.edu.au). 

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of our great benefits program including access to Salary Sacrificing including additional superannuation opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a supportive and engaging work environment.

We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.

Whilst applications must be sent to us by close of school (3.00pm) Friday 4 October 2024, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.