APPLICATIONS CLOSING Tuesday 30 September 2025
Full time
Overview
Empower young minds with confidence and skill to succeed in mathematics. Apply now for this impactful Numeracy Coach opportunity. Join our passionate Somerset College educators to drive evidence based numeracy teaching practices at our ideally located Gold Coast school.
Seize this opportunity to lead the way in shaping outstanding numeracy education. Work with the senior school mathematics department and teachers across junior school to build strong mathematical foundations and empower young learners. With a strong background in middle years mathematics teaching you will lead best practice numeracy teaching across Prep–Year 6. Through coordinating coaching and mentoring, curriculum planning, modelling innovative and evidence based teaching, and engaging family support, you will enhance student numeracy outcomes.
If you value innovation, collaboration, and student success, bring your teaching expertise, strong discipline knowledge and a genuine passion for inspiring student learning. Apply now for this exciting full time five year opportunity with possible extension.
Responsibilities
- Lead numeracy teaching across Prep–Year 6, coordinating coaching and mentoring, curriculum planning, and modelling evidence-based teaching practices.
- Collaborate with the senior school mathematics department and junior school teachers to build strong mathematical foundations.
- Engage family support to enhance student numeracy outcomes.
- Contribute to innovative pedagogical reform and design outcome-focused curriculum and assessments.
- Analyse, interpret and apply data for continuous improvement in numeracy outcomes.
- Provide professional leadership in middle years mathematics and numeracy education.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Numeracy specialised expertise and experience.
- Commitment to inclusive practice.
- Ability to lead pedagogical reform and design outcome-focused curriculum and assessment.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and apply data for continuous improvement.
- International Baccalaureate Middle and Primary Years Programme experience well regarded.
- Ability to build and sustain effective relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
- Dedication to integrity, reliability, sound judgement, service and risk adversity.
- Disciplinary tertiary qualifications.
- Teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and current First Aid certification.
- Physical fitness to work across a vibrant campus and perform manual handling tasks.
About Us
Somerset College is one of Australia’s leading co-educational independent schools, educating over 1,700 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast on a 22-hectare campus in Mudgeeraba, we are proud of our global outlook, academic excellence, and commitment to student success.
What We Offer
- Competitive Remuneration – be rewarded with competitive pay and entitlements
- Fantastic Perks – onsite gym, barista, catering services and parking access
- Community Culture – join a learning culture enriched by values of respect and integrity
- Ideal Gold Coast Location – experience our vibrant city with natural beauty, pristine coastline and breathtaking wilderness
How to Apply
To apply, please submit via SEEK:
- Your resume (max. 5 pages), including 3 professional referees and your Queensland Teacher Registration number
- A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining which teaching role is of interest to you and what you bring to the position
APPLICATIONS will be considered as they are received, so don’t wait—apply today!
Learn more about Somerset College and find a position description at www.somerset.qld.edu.au
Enquiries: (All applications are to be submitted via SEEK please)
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