First Nations Education Teacher

at  Townsville Catholic Education

Commencing Date: 20 January 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: $84,077-$123,101 per annum pending experience
Incentives: ITAS Allowance
Closing Date: Monday, 27 January 2025 unless filled prior
Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary’s College, and St Columba’s Primary School of Charters Towers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Advocate for and assist with the academic and pastoral needs of First Nations students
• Provide information and support to students to aid engagement in school and community activities
• Promote culturally responsive pedagogies and/or programs to improve educational outcomes of Indigenous school students
• Collaborate with the staff to ensure the effective implementation of Cross-curricular Priorities across the Key Learning Areas
• Develop strategies and/or programs to improve educational outcomes of First Nations school students
• Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders to improve educational outcomes for First Nations students
• Liaise between the School, student and parents in relation to planning action and achieving outcomes through PLP discussions
• Organise with the principal to keep abreast of latest best practice with First Nations students and source appropriate PD
• Assist in promoting First Nations cultural events within the school community
• Other appropriate duties as required by the Principal
• Build staff capability through coaching, observation and feedback to identify and implement educational adjustments
• Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders to ensure their participation in goal setting, planning and decision making for First Nations students
• Facilitate relationships and networks within the school and wider community to support First Nations students
• Attend relevant professional development activities provided by TCEO and to ensure growth of professional competence
• Foster collaborative working relationship with the Emerging Leaders Coordinator to ensure programs and services are complementary to Indigenous Education Initiatives
• Work inclusively to contribute to broader areas of curriculum development and whole school directions as well as the planning for and considered use of resources
• Maintaining appropriate records and files in line with school and system policy and procedure
• Accessing appropriate professional and collegial support with opportunities to maintain professional expertise including attending Meetings for Indigenous Education Workers (MIEW) held once per term at TCEO.

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking a dedicated First Nations Education Teacher (Prep to Year 12). This role is a full time, fixed term and commences 20 January 2025 for the duration of the 2025 school year. The ability to teach English and Religious Education is advantageous.
The role of the First Nations Education Teacher is to assist the Principal and teachers in the areas of Curriculum, Pastoral Care and Community Engagement. The First Nations Education Teacher works cooperatively and in collaboration with school teachers, other student support services team members and parents/carers to ensure First Nations students are supported to engage purposefully in learning. The role holder will work to develop the capability within schools to cater for the diversity of these learners within the school population. The First Nations Education Teacher will work proactively with other teachers in the classroom.