Teacher - Early Childhood and Primary General - Lockhart State School

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Teacher - Early Childhood and Primary General - Lockhart State School Welcome to Lockhart State School Lockhart State School is a very remote Indigenous school catering for approximately 140 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Our students are keen learners with considerable sporting abilities and strong cultural ties to communities across the Cape and beyond. All of our students are EAL/D learners and are fluent in Lockhart Language which is the traditional language of the area. At Lockhart we make a strong commitment to achieve and exceed the learning goals of all of our students especially in the areas of reading, spelling and mathematics. Our school fosters strong connections with community and culture, embedding local culture and traditions into the curriculum by connecting Elders and other agencies in the community to ensure all students are exposed to their history, culture and languages. Living and teaching in a remote community is challenging, your reward is the unique and life changing experience you'll gain. As a teacher at Lockhart State School you'll be warmly welcomed into the community and have opportunities to truly immerse yourself in the rich culture of the people of Lockhart River. Our dedicated and professional teaching team looks forward to welcoming a dynamic, flexible Early Childhood Teacher to our school community. The successful candidate will be teaching Pre-Prep 15hours a week so a qualification in Early Childhood Education is essential. Outside of the Pre-Prep classroom, you'll be flexible in your ability to take on other teaching roles across General Primary. Explore our website to learn more about What's in it for you? In addition to the sense of fulfilment you will feel when stepping in to this important role, we also offer a range of additional benefits, including: A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading Relocation assistance Limited subsidised departmental accommodation for singles, couples or families Access to a range of additional benefits through our Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RAIS) ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/teaching-with-us/pay-and-benefits/rural-remote-incentives ) A broad range of professional development opportunities About Lockhart River Lockhart River is located on the eastern coast of the Cape York Peninsula, 11 hours' drive north of Cairns. Here you'll find nature in all its splendour, from the pristine golden sands of Quintell Beach to the sweeping mountains of the Iron Range. Home to approximately 600 people, the community is comprised of five coastal and inland language groups. The term Pama Malnkana, means people of the sand beach, which gives a common identity to the people of this region. The Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council ( http://lockhart.qld.gov.au/ ) website provides comprehensive information on services and facilities available in the community as well as an insight into the people and country. Please note, Lockhart River is an Alcohol Management Plan community and does have restrictions placed on the amount and type of alcohol you can take into the community. For more information, please visit: https://www.datsip.qld.gov.au/programs-initiatives/community-alcohol-limits ( https://www.datsip.qld.gov.au/programs-initiatives/community-alcohol-limits ) Whether you are highly experienced or at the beginning of your teaching career, the supportive environment and professional development opportunities on offer will see you thrive on a personal and professional level. If you are a dynamic, driven educator we'd love to hear from you! Apply Now! Mandatory Requirements: A relevant teaching qualification an ability to meet the minimum entry requirements as a teacher with the department. For further information on teaching qualifications visit the Teach Queensland ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/apply-to-teach/teacher-eligibility ) website. To apply for this exciting opportunity: Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees and a two page (maximum) professional statement that tells us about you and your journey in to teaching. This should not be a restatement of your CV, it is an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself, your teaching philosophy and what you hope to get out of teaching in a rural community school. Pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, and the unofficial academic transcript for you current course of study. **Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education and Training reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.**