THE COLLEGE
Established in 2003 MBBC is a P – 12 boys’ school set in the leafy bayside suburb of Manly West. It currently has 500 plus enrolments. At MBBC the Primary School consists of Years Prep to 6 with the Primary School Years 7 – 12. As an International Baccalaureate World school, Moreton Bay Boys’ College offers the great benefits of an internationally recognised approach to education. Our globally-focused syllabus helps boys connect with the world around them – managing, constructing and deconstructing knowledge and applying it to different contexts and experiences. Teachers use the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate to plan inquiry-based, differentiated units covering all aspects of the Australian Curriculum. Senior boys follow the QCAA pathways with the majority of boys obtaining an ATAR.
Moreton Bay Boys' College is seeking a QCT-registered, suitably qualified
Head of Learning Enhancement on a
permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) basis. For the right candidate, this part-time role offers flexibility to be worked over three or four days. The role is scheduled to commence at the earliest opportunity in Term 2, 2025.
APPOINTMENT
The
Head of Learning Enhancement is appointed by the CEO and Executive Principal, reports to the Head of Primary and Head of Secondary and is responsible to the Principal.
- This role leads the Learning Enhancement Team which caters to meeting the needs of students who require extra assistance to reach their potential.
- The Head of Learning Enhancement is focused on the management and coordination of the Learning Enhancement Team (P – 12) and the facilitation of experiences that enhance the learning for all students, including EAL/D domestic students, but specifically in the provision a program of learning support.
- The Head of Learning Enhancement is expected to support the College community (Principal, staff, students, and parents) in the continued promotion of the philosophy and Strategic Plan of the College. All employees are expected to respect the confidentiality of the individual and to treat all members of the College community with courtesy.
- All members of staff of Moreton Bay Boys’ College are expected to provide appropriate support and pastoral care to students of the College and be prepared to make a contribution to the College co-curricular program.
- All members of staff of Moreton Bay Boys’ College are expected to actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.
Please note that this Position Description:
- Can alter with changes in the role and responsibilities of this position.
- May be used as a framework for appraisal
SPECIFIC DUTIES - LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM - Liaise regularly with Teacher Aides to ensure the adequate provision of the learning support program.
- Oversee the application of grants and funding available for this area (NCCD).
- Support the Teacher Aides who work with designated students or groups of students. This support includes:
- developing timetables (including block examinations);
- aiding with the provision or sourcing of resources;
- assistance with the recording, storing, and maintaining of student anecdotal records and checklists
- providing opportunities to meet regularly.
- being a role model for the teacher aides in personal expectations, dress, demeanour, and support of the Christian value and ethos of the College.
- encouraging professional development opportunities.
- Assist class teachers in completing PLP reviews as required.
- Coordinate and participate in relevant meetings with parents and teachers in relation to the EAP process.
- Liaise with the relevant teachers in order to complete the documents required during the NCCD evidence stage.
- Support teachers and teacher aides in implementing strategies.
- Maintain a comprehensive and confidential file for all students that receive learning support.
- Manage aspects of secondary external assessment results and reports – Naplan, QCAA
- Communicate results of assessments and professional reports to staff.
- Support teachers in parent discussions regarding students with a diagnosis.
- Support teachers and teacher aides in suggesting and implementing strategies to assist the student in accessing the curriculum.
- Collaborate with Enrolments to gather data to support the Year 6 to Year 7 transition of students with additional needs, as well as new students to the College who have disclosed support needs at enrolment.
- Collaborate with staff to jointly create, implement and monitor programs used for the support of individual students deemed to require assistance (through the nomination process) while integrated within the classroom or during withdrawal from the classroom setting.
- Individual and small group teaching of learning support students as required.
- Assisting with curriculum differentiation for students with a diagnosis.
- Oversee the AARA applications of eligible senior students.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications.
- Should preferably have experience teaching in Queensland schools or an understanding of the Queensland system.
- It is desirable that applicants have a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in the field of Diverse
Learners or Inclusive Education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Must be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The Learning Enhancement Centre is air-conditioned and is a shared space.
- An office workspace and computer desktop is provided.
- Daily tasks are conducted anywhere within the Colleges and travel may be required between the Colleges.
CONDITIONS AND SALARY
- This is a Permanent part-time position (0.6FTE).
- Salary and conditions are in keeping with the Teacher Classification under the Moreton Bay Boys’ College Enterprise Agreement.
- This role will attract a Position of Added Responsibly allowance in line with the Moreton Bay Boys’ College Enterprise Agreement.
- Salary packaging options available
- Sick Leave entitlement of 10 days annually
- Long Service Leave entitlement of 1.3 weeks for each year of service, which can be taken after 7 years
APPLICATION
Suitable applicants should apply by submitting
ONE PDF DOCUMENT that combines each of the following:
- a statement of reasons why you are applying for this position;
- a current CV that clearly details experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities;
- any additional information you may wish to submit; and
- the names and contact details of two professional referees.
Please note : All applicants must declare:
- Any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions that would prevent you from performing this job
- any convictions of any criminal offences
- that all information supplied is accurate and complete
Applications close 9am, Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
Please note: only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted after the closing date.