Overview
Position Vacant.
Permanent Position.
Commencing 1 January **** (From Term 1).
Full-time Teaching Position - Middle School with the capacity to teach predominantly Year 7 in one or more of the following areas:
English
Humanities
Mathematics
Science
Applying for the position includes pre-employment checks and information available on the School's website.
The St Luke's Anglican School Staff Recruitment and Selection Policy and the Staff Conduct - Guidelines and Expectations Policy apply to this position.
Position Summary
Teachers at St Luke's Anglican School play a vital role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports each student to reach their full potential across academic, physical, cultural, social, and spiritual dimensions.
Teachers are expected to plan, deliver, and evaluate meaningful learning experiences, uphold high standards of behaviour and presentation, and serve as positive role models within the classroom and the broader School community.
These roles require the provision of exceptional pastoral care, the ability to build strong, respectful relationships, and a commitment to both independent and collaborative professional practice.
Teachers are also expected to use assessment data to inform instruction, celebrate student growth and achievement, and maintain timely, effective communication with colleagues, students, and families.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Describe how you foster a safe and supportive classroom culture aligned with current child protection legislation and school policies.
Provide examples of how you implement behaviour management strategies, actively supervise students, and contribute to a school-wide culture of care and safety.
SC2 Explain how you apply empathy, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills to build trust, manage classroom dynamics, and collaborate with others.
Provide examples of how your approach supports student wellbeing, team cohesion, and parent engagement.
SC3 Outline your approach to delivering curriculum content in a way that is meaningful, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of learners.
Include examples of using assessment data to inform instruction, support diverse learning profiles, and maintain high expectations for student success.
Applying for the Position
Pre-employment checks form part of the appointment process and cover such matters as Student Protection, Workplace Health and Safety, School Procedures and Policies.
Further information about these policies and procedures is available on the School's website.
The School's Staff Recruitment and Selection Policy and the Staff Conduct - Guidelines and Expectations Policy apply to this position.
Applicants should apply by submitting an application, which clearly provides details on each of the following: a copy of your resume including education qualifications relevant to the duties and selection criteria as well as a summary of relevant work and education history (maximum 4 pages).
It is encouraged to also upload a short video (maximum 2 minutes), introducing yourself and outlining why you would like to work with us at St Luke's Anglican School.
Please submit your application via email to:
Applications close at ***** am Tuesday 4 November.
The closing date may be reduced or extended as determined by business needs.
Teacher - Middle and Senior School
Position Summary and Responsibilities: The Middle and Senior Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating engaging learning experiences to support students in reaching their full potential across academic, physical, cultural, social, and spiritual dimensions.
This role requires exceptional pastoral care by fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports the learning and personal development of each student.
The role involves working both independently and collaboratively to reflect on and enhance teaching practices, utilise student assessment data to inform instruction, and maintain positive, respectful, and timely communication with colleagues, parents, and students to support student success.
Position Responsibilities
1. General
Draw on professional knowledge and research to respond to student needs
Create and maintain safe, inclusive, engaging, and challenging learning environments and apply fair and equitable behaviour management strategies
Analyse, evaluate and expand professional learning both collegially and individually
As a key member of the St Luke's community, the role involves maintaining high standards of professionalism, including dress and conduct.
The position will manage resources safely and effectively, support and nurture the unique potential of each student, and approach Pastoral Care as an integral part of students\' education.
Pastoral Care responsibilities include planning and teaching the School's Pastoral Care and personal development programs in collaboration with School leadership, implementing behaviour management frameworks, and managing the daily operations of the Pastoral Care class.
The role also includes acting as the first point of contact for parent-raised concerns, writing semesterly Pastoral Care reports, and attending meetings, worship services, and assemblies as directed.
Further, the key responsibilities are based on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and describe the Professional Knowledge, Practice, and Professional Engagement required.
These responsibilities may be modified occasionally to align with the School's Strategic Plan.
2. Professional Knowledge
Know students and how they learn
Select from a flexible and effective repertoire of teaching strategies to suit the development and characteristics of students
Expand understanding of how students learn using research and workplace knowledge
Design and implement effective teaching strategies for diverse linguistic, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Design and implement effective teaching strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with community support
Evaluate learning and teaching programs using student assessment data that are differentiated for diverse abilities
Work with colleagues to access specialist knowledge, policy and legislation to develop teaching programs for students with disability or additional needs
Know the content and how to teach it
Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop and implement engaging learning and teaching programs
Organise content into coherent, well-sequenced programs
Design and implement programs using contemporary knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and reporting
Provide opportunities for students to understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and languages
Apply knowledge to improve literacy and numeracy achievement
Model high-level teaching knowledge and use ICT to improve practice
3. Professional Practice
Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
Develop high expectations, plan, implement, evaluate, and modify learning programs to engage all students
Plan and modify programs to create productive learning environments
Select and apply strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical/creative thinking
Use a wide range of resources, including ICT, to engage students
Use verbal and non-verbal communication to support understanding, engagement, and achievement
Review programs with colleagues using student feedback and assessment data
Provide opportunities for parents/carers to be involved in their children's learning
Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
Establish inclusive strategies and positive interactions that engage all students
Maintain a flexible classroom management repertoire to keep students engaged
Manage behaviour by establishing clear expectations and addressing issues promptly and respectfully
Ensure wellbeing and safety by implementing school, curriculum, and legislative requirements
Promote safe, responsible, and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching
Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
Develop and use a range of informal and formal assessment strategies to assess learning
Provide timely feedback relative to learning goals
Participate in assessment moderation for consistent judgments
Use data to evaluate learning and teaching, identify interventions, and modify practice
Report clearly and respectfully to students and parents about learning and achievement
Professional Engagement
Engage in professional learning
Analyse standards to plan professional development goals and improve practice
Plan for professional learning by accessing and critiquing research
Contribute to collegial discussions and apply feedback to improve practice
Engage with colleagues to evaluate the effectiveness of professional learning activities
Engage professionally with colleagues, parents, and the community
Maintain high ethical standards and comply with laws, policies, and school processes
Establish collaborative relationships with parents/carers regarding their children's learning and wellbeing
Participate in professional and community networks and forums
Education / Experience / Professional Qualifications
Essential
Teacher Registration with the QLD College of Teachers.
Desirable
The ability to teach one subject area to Year 12
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates.
Characteristics, Qualities and Skills
Proven record as an outstanding educator
Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students, staff and parents from diverse backgrounds
Proven ability to enthuse, inspire and guide students and staff
The proven ability to work as an effective and constructive team member
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the pursuit of team goals
Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, communication, and consulting skills
Superior organisational ability and initiative
Well-developed problem-solving skills with the ability to create solutions
Understanding of contemporary student welfare and wellbeing practices
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated personal resilience and ability to work in a demanding role
A high degree of professional judgement and confidentiality
Ability to develop and implement new initiatives
A genuine interest in ongoing professional development
Flexible, approachable, and consistent in manner
High energy and vitality; emotional maturity and resilience to work with a broad range of stakeholders
Willingness to coordinate co-curricular activities
Key Challenges
Maintaining the high standards of professionalism required by the Queensland College of Teachers Code of Ethics and Australian Professional Standards for Teachers can be demanding.
Balancing responsibilities with core teaching duties while engaging with parents, carers, and the school community requires exceptional time management and communication skills.
Physical Capabilities
Ability to stand and move around the School, supervise students, and sustain energy for teaching and activities
Proficient in using technology and facilitating clear verbal communication
Capacity to lift and carry books or equipment and respond effectively in emergencies
Workplace Health and Safety
Take responsibility for compliance with the School's WHS policy and safe work procedures
Identify unsafe behaviour or conditions and report to the Principal
Manage risks to minimise injury to people and property
Be responsible for health and safety of yourself and others
Cooperate to comply with WHS requirements under relevant acts and regulations
Safeguarding Children And Young People
St Luke's School takes child protection seriously.
Employees are required to meet behaviour standards in the Staff Conduct - Guidelines and Expectations Policy, available on the School website.
The following duties include participating in training, providing a safe environment, promoting safety and wellbeing, reporting concerns, maintaining working with children documentation where required, and other duties as appropriate.
General Terms of Appointment
Be supportive of the Anglican ethos of the School
Support the Strategic Plan and the School Improvement Plan
Demonstrate loyalty, confidentiality and support for the Principal and the School
Maintain professional presentation and communication
Take responsibility for compliance with staff conduct guidelines and school policies
Uphold the ASC Code of Conduct
Immediate Supervisor: Head of Middle School, Head of Senior School
Key Relationships
Effective working relationships with the Principal and the Executive Team
Internal and external liaison with all staff, students, parents and other stakeholders
Role statements are a guide and may be adjusted over time to reflect changing needs.
Approved by the Principal in August ****.
Versions and dates listed in the original document are retained for reference.
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