At Walkerston, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves success. With excellent facilities, engaged students, and a welcoming country community just minutes from Mackay, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact.

2027 Opportunity:
Year 3 - (Part-time 0.2FTE, Temporary, Commencing 21/01/2027 - 10/12/2027)
Roster: Friday
Learning Support/Behaviour Management/Learning and Engagement Teacher - Prep-6 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027)
The Learning and Engagement Teacher plays a key role in strengthening student achievement and engagement through a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning.
Working within the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the role focuses on building teacher capability, strengthening inclusive classroom practices.
The position directly supports Walkerston State School's Annual Implementation Plan priorities of Achievement and Engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strengthening Tier 1 Teaching and Learning

Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver high-quality, differentiated Tier 1 instruction.
Support curriculum planning, explicit teaching, formative assessment and responsive pedagogy.
Support the implementation of consistent instructional routines, particularly in literacy.

2. Targeted Student Support - MTSS

Analyse student achievement and engagement data to identify students requiring additional support.
Work with teachers and school leaders to plan, implement and monitor targeted interventions.
Ensure intervention complements rather than replaces quality Tier 1 classroom teaching.
Monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of support.

3.



Literacy Improvement

Support whole-school reading priorities, including Shared Reading and Word Reading instructional routines.
Strengthen students' encoding, spelling, fluency and writing skills.
Work alongside teachers to identify literacy barriers impacting curriculum achievement.
Support evidence-informed approaches to literacy instruction and intervention.

4. Student Engagement and Inclusion

Promote inclusive classroom practices that support student participation, belonging and achievement.
Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and respond to barriers to learning.
Contribute to positive learning environments through relational and responsive approaches.

5. Collaboration and Capability Building

Work closely with classroom teachers, school leaders, HOSES, teacher aides and the MTSS team.
Participate in cooperative planning, moderation and data discussions.
Contribute to a culture of collective efficacy and shared responsibility for student success.

What We Offer

Modern facilities and quality resources
Relocation support
Location allowance

What You'll Need

Relevant teaching qualification
Full or provisional QCT registration
Australian working rights or valid visa
Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
Enter your personal details
Attach your resume including two professional referees

Explore the school: Visit Walkerston State School website here.

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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