Teacher - Secondary English

Teacher - Secondary English

Sheldon College

Sheldon, QLD

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 November 2025

We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be responsible for delivering a cutting-edge English curriculum.

• Industry leading benefits package
• Excellent resources and development opportunities
• Staff wellness programs and wellness committee

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be responsible for delivering a cutting-edge English curriculum at Sheldon College. Working with a passionate team of dedicated educators, your goal will be to enhance the capabilities of students within the English and Languages Education Faculty (teaching Years 7 - 10 ACARA English, with Years 11 and 12 QCAA English and/or Literature experience, as desired).

This is a Permanent role commencing Term 1, 2026.

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025, a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.

Our leading, comprehensive benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration.
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
• College-paid Parental Leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance, Gym and Optometry.
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College.
• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
• Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program.
• Funded Professional Development with supported release time.
• Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage, Skin Checks, Flu Vacc and body scans.
• Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches.
• Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk.

About you

• Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications majoring in English curriculum;
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT);
• Ability to plan and deliver exceptional teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of students in English according to ACARA and QCAA curriculum;
• Experience and knowledge in preparing students for External Examinations;
• Knowledge of QCAA accreditation in the QCE processes (i.e. Endorsement, Confirmation);
• Passion for quality learning and teaching, and the ability to translate this into a challenging learning environment with strong student engagement and excellent academic outcomes;
• Ability to create a safe, secure learning environment in which trust is fostered, individual differences are respected and valued, and students are encouraged to be risk takers and self-directed learners;
• Capacity for reflection and self-directed learning with a commitment to continuously improve teaching practices;
• Ability to apply creative and innovative practices and processes in education and digital platform tools to support student learning;
• Strong team orientation with a willingness to contribute and collaborate;
• Ability to establish effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues and partnerships within the wider community;
• High standards of personal integrity and professionalism.

About Us

Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.

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