If you are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, join our team at Burgmann Anglican School.
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADER OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING
Commencement Date: Term 1, ****
Status: : Permanent Teaching position with 3 year leadership tenure
Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School, Forde Campus, Corner Francis Forde Boulevard and Hurrell Streets, Forde
Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.
The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.
Terms
A Leadership Allowance (Level 1) and 0.3 release will be paid, commensurate with the responsibility of the position.
LINE MANAGEMENT
Responsible to the Deputy Head of Middle School Learning and Teaching, Head of Middle School and ultimately the Principal.

LEADER OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (0.3 RELEASE)
Proactively foster the development of a cohesive teaching and learning culture which is student focused
Oversee implementation of the Australian Curriculum across Years 6-8 and in collaboration with Years 5 and 9
Drive and inspire interdisciplinary initiatives, using the principles of Project Based Learning, across each year level
Oversee and co-ordinate the scope and sequence within the curriculum to ensure a smooth transition for students through different year levels
Work collaboratively with the middle school leadership team to ensure best practice in teaching, learning and wellbeing across the Middle School
Use data to inform and improve teaching practices across Middle School
Understand,



share and apply contemporary educational research to meet the needs of young adolescents
Assist teachers in designing tiered lessons to differentiate instruction in content, process and product, to meet the needs of all students
Assist teachers in designing lessons utilising high impact teaching strategies
Explore and implement extension opportunities within and beyond the classroom

TEACHING DUTIES
Responsible for the pastoral care of a class of Middle School students
Teach with a focus on developing higher order thinking skills
Demonstrate a passion for effective teaching and learning
Collaborate effectively with teaching colleagues
Contribute effectively to curriculum development
Liaise with students and parents
Participate in the school's co-curricular program which may include weekend activities
Attend staff meetings and career development
Support the Christian ethos of an Anglican School
Other duties as required

SELECTION CRITERIA
A relevant Teaching qualification
Experience in teaching the Australian Curriculum and the ability to contribute effectively to curriculum development
A passion for effective learning and teaching
An interest in working with adolescents
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
The ability to plan a differentiated learning and teaching program aimed at meeting students' learning styles and varied academic needs
A commitment to the ideals and ethos of Middle Schooling
Demonstrated skill and experience in outcomes-based planning and assessment




Demonstrated skill and experience in developing learning experiences that promote higher-order thinking
The ability to effectively integrate ICT into classroom learning experiences
Willingness to participate in the school's co-curricular programCovering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length).
Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).
A copy of your academic transcript
Teacher Quality Institute registration. More information about registration is available at
Working with Vulnerable People check.
Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be the applicant's current minister.

Salary, Terms and Conditions
The successful applicant will be employed under theIndependent Schools (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement ****. Salary will be determined according to qualifications and years of experience.
The application
Applicants should provide the following documents:
Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length). Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).
A copy of your academic transcript
Teacher Quality Institute registration. More information about registration is available at
Working with Vulnerable People check.
Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be the applicant's current minister.

Applications Close: Monday, 28 September ****
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Burgmann Anglican School in Canberra is a ELC to Year 12 school with approximately 1,800 students across two campuses. The School is part of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

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