Teaching at Somerset 2020

A TEACHING CAREER AT SOMERSET?

At Somerset College, our staff are our most valuable asset and play a key role in our success. As such, we are dedicated to attracting and retaining the best professionals in the field. We are committed to excellence in education with a clear focus on inspiring teaching and dynamic learning. To this end, we offer our staff outstanding professional development and leadership opportunities in a collegial and inclusive community. If you are passionate about teaching, embrace life -long learning and want to work in a world-class educational environment with exceptional facilities and resources, apply for a position at the College. Join a community where you can thrive and grow an amazing career!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

PROFESSIONAL

Early Career Teachers The first years as a teacher can be as challenging as they are rewarding. As such, it is important to receive the right support and guidance to develop your skills. At the College, we provide resources and support to help you get used to the classroom and improve your practice as you transition to the

proficient career stage. This support includes:

o fortnightly meetings with early career mentor for the first year of teaching o lesson cover provided to shadow Departmental mentors o guidance and support with portfolio development to progress to full registration with Queensland College of Teachers o access to early teacher professional development and networks o a pedagogical coach

Instructional Coaches Somerset has a performance and development culture. We support teacher collaboration, encourage leadership, value feedback and research, centred on peer observation and the use of video-recorded lessons to develop high impact instructional practices. Jim Knight’s ‘Impact Cycle’, is the platform for our ongoing cycle of professional learning. Our instructional coaching programme provides: o opportunity to continually review and improve your practice o a trained Instructional Coach o opportunities to train as an Instructional Coach