The Queensland Children's Hospital School (QCHS) offers world class educational programs to school-aged children affected by hospitalisation, including patients and family members of hospitalised patients across Queensland to ensure educational continuity for all. The Queensland Children's Hospital School, in partnership with regional hospital programs, is leading excellence in hospital teaching and learning through innovative and inclusive practices.

We are seeking a passionate coach to strengthen practice and improve outcomes for all learners as they learn the skills to transition into Prep the following year.

The Kindy coach will lead and support staff (in person and virtually) at our Pre-Prep program at Act for Kids Early Education Program, Wooloowin (Brisbane) and our Kindy programs in nine hospitals across the state: Cairns Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, Ipswich Hospital, Logan Hospital, Queensland Children's Hospital (Brisbane), Rockhampton Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Toowoomba Hospital, Townsville University Hospital.

The role includes up to 0.5 teaching load and the non-contact time is in line with Primary and Special School teachers (2.5 hours per week).

When assessing applications, the following attributes will be an advantage:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with families, communities, stakeholders and school leaders to support children in early childhood education

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to supporting a whole-school approach to pedagogy through the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), the Australian Curriculum and evidence-based pedagogies

Demonstrated capacity to lead effective transition processes and support positive transitions into Prep An additional requirement for all staff in hospital education programs- Vaccination against Preventable Diseases

This position requires the successful applicant to work in hospital and health settings,



which have additional workplace requirements from Queensland Health. It is mandatory for all roles that come into direct contact with patients to provide evidence of vaccination or proof of non- susceptibility for the following preventable diseases: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chickenpox), Pertussis (whooping cough). The successful applicant will be provided with official forms to be taken to their local GP for completion, which may include a blood test and boosters as required.

The expectation is that staff have commenced this process before their first workday. Any out-of-pocket costs are refunded to staff through QCHS reimbursement processes.

Reports to: Deputy Principal

Base location/s: Queensland Children's Hospital (South Brisbane), Act for Kids (Wooloowin)

Travel: May be required occasionally to support statewide operations

Key partnerships: Act for Kids (Wooloowin), Department of Education Early Childhood teams, Health teams

Applicants for these positions must possess A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.

Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE.

In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please Click here.

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- Attach your current CV including contact details of two skilled referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed"This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Coach - Kindy - Queensland Children's Hospital School (Brisbane)
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