An exciting opportunity exists at Coomera State Special School for a Pedagogy Coach that has demonstrated expertise in enacting the Australian Curriculum, leading the pedagogy of Comprehensive Literacy, and supporting students with complex communication needs.

Coomera State Special School supports learners across years Prep to Year 12 in the growing area of Coomera. With a purpose statement of ‘Shining the Light on Potential' we live by the values of ‘Best in Class, ‘EveryOneMatters', Kindness always' and ‘Seriously Playful'

About the role
As Pedagogy Coach, you will lead and support the implementation of high-quality teaching practices across the school, with a focus on improving student outcomes through collaborative, evidence-informed practice. Demonstrated expertise in enacting the Australian Curriculum, leading the pedagogy of Comprehensive Literacy, and supporting students with complex communication needs through robust AAC, is essential

Key responsibilities include:

• Championing a culture of empowerment by working alongside staff to build capacity, encourage reflective practice, and strengthen professional confidence
• Leading and supporting a whole-school approach to pedagogy for students with significant intellectual impairment and complex communication needs
• Designing and implementing strategies that maximise student achievement, while supporting broader school and departmental priorities
• Facilitating high-quality professional learning that builds teacher and education assistant capability
• Monitoring instructional impact and student progress, ensuring professional learning translates into measurable improvements in practice and outcomes
• Experience leading the implementation of school-wide processes within a comprehensive collegial engagement framework is highly regarded

Teaching in Queensland:

The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here.  

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. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. 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

How to apply:

Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

**Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement  early should a suitable applicant be found.**