Teacher - Secondary, Year 7-12, Behaviour Management, Upper Coomera State College

Teacher - Secondary, Year 7-12, Behaviour Management, Upper Coomera State College

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Upper Coomera State College, South East Queensland Region

Upper Coomera State College is a co-educational Prep - Year 12 college serving a diverse and multicultural community on the northern Gold Coast. It operates under the motto “Learning Pathways to the Future”, reflecting the college’s commitment to preparing students for successful futures through a range of academically and talent-driven pathways. The college campus is well-equipped with modern, industry-standard facilities, including science laboratories, industrial design and technology workshops, computer labs and workstations in every classroom, hospitality and business centres, music and dance studios, a performing arts centre, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, and a dedicated STEM precinct.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Gold Coast
• Job ad reference: QLD/655229/26
• Closing date: 25-Aug-2026
• Yearly salary: $76963 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2950.00 - $4718.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: ASAP to 11/12/26 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Bec PIERCY
• Contact details: 07 5580 7555 Access the National Relay Service

We're recruitingteachers to join our close-knit team. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful.

Current Opportunities:

• Behaviour Management - Year 7-12 (Temporary, ASAP to 11/12/2026)

The Reflect Room Teacher-Behaviour Boost Initiative will support student engagement, behaviour, wellbeing and re-engagement within the school's Reflect Space.

The successful applicant will provide targeted teaching and behaviour support, working collaboratively with students, staff, families and support teams to promote positive behaviour, attendance, self-regulation and learning outcomes.

This is a shared role with a reduced teaching load, working closely with Heads of Year and inclusion teams to support students' successful transition back to classroom learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering targeted teaching, behaviour support and re-engagement strategies for students accessing the Reflect Room.
• Supporting the implementation of Behaviour Boost and MTSS frameworks through Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Supporting student behaviour processes, including reflection, restorative practices and reintegration planning.
• Supporting the analysis of behaviour, engagement and attendance data to inform targeted interventions.
• Collaborating with teachers, support staff, parents/carers and external stakeholders to provide coordinated student support.
• Supporting students to develop self-regulation, positive behaviour strategies and successful engagement in learning.
• Maintaining a calm, structured and supportive environment that promotes wellbeing, accountability and inclusive practice.
• Supporting administrative processes including behaviour documentation, student tracking and reflection records.

Application Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages), with contact details of 2 referees (one of which should be your current supervisor) and 2 page response outlining your suitability for the key responsibilities described above and in the role description attached. Please direct any enquiries to Bec Piercy, Deputy Principal Support and Intervention.

Disclaimer: The successful applicant may be called upon to complete other duties required for the good order and management of the school at the discretion of the Executive Team e.g. supervisions. This time allocation is reviewed each year regardless of duration of appointment.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Upper Coomera State Collegewebsite here

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB) Role Description