Secondary Teacher (English) - St John's College, NAMBOUR

Date: 2 Jul 2026

Location: NAMBOUR, QLD, AU, 4560

Company: Brisbane Catholic Education

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you.

About our school

St John's College is a Catholic secondary learning community established by the Good Samaritan Sisters in 1940. St. John is well known for excellence in Academic pursuits, Dramatic and Musical presentations, sporting success in rugby, netball, cross country and athletics, and community service programs. Some unique features of the school are its pastoral care program, inclusiveness of students with disabilities, staff - student relationships, energetic Parents Friends Association and community links.

Summary

St John's College is seeking a qualified and passionate English teacher to join our team and ignite a passion for learning in our students, commencing July 2026 until the end of 2026 school year.

• Location: St John's College - Nambour
• Start date: 20/07/2026 - End of 2026 School Year
• Work hours: 30 hours
• Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + super
• Status: Full-time | Fixed Term/ Variation
• Ad close date: 20 July 2026
• Contact: 5441 5666 | lisabeth.hickey@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• A willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the College, safeguarding processes and contribute to the broader school community
• The ability, and relevant qualifications, to teach Religious Education or a second subject area is highly desirable and strong support for the Catholic ethos of the school is essential
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development
• Ability to create engaging, inclusive and differentiated learning experiences
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Expertise in designing and delivering effective curriculum programs in line with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development
• A willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the College, safeguarding processes and contribute to the broader school community
• The ability, and relevant qualifications, to teach Religious Education is highly desirable and strong support for the Catholic ethos of the school is essential
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.