Due to significant growth in Dance, Downlands College is seeking applications from qualified teachers registered with the Queensland College of Teachers for a full-time, fixed-term (12 months) position as a secondary Dance teacher, commencing at the start of the 2026 Academic Year.
Owned and operated by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Downlands has a long history of academic, sporting and cultural achievement. Nurtured by a deeply committed team of teachers and support staff, our tradition fosters an educational philosophy that is heart-centred and values-driven.
More recently, the Downlands College Dance program has grown exponentially and experienced great success, both locally and on the national stage.
Requirements
Qualifications to teach Secondary Dance
Qualifications to teach in a second subject area, preferably Physical Education or English
Capacity to teach Religious Education may be advantageous
Confidence in extending and enriching student learning
Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the College
Knowledge and understanding of the AITSL Professional Standards and their relevance to effective teaching and learning
How to apply
We invite applications from energetic and innovative individuals with the ability to embrace and demonstrate an understanding of the particular ethos of Downlands, as a Catholic MSC College.
Applications including a covering letter, full CV and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be emailed by 5.00pm on Monday 8 September 2025, to: [emailprotected]
Ours is a spirit of family and a spirit of true friendship formed by kindness and understanding, by compassion and mutual forgiveness, by gentleness, humility and simplicity, by hospitality and a sense of humour. MSC Constitution #34
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Welcome to Downlands College - a Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) School
Downlands College is an independent Catholic coeducational day and boarding school for students from Years 7 to 12.
Owned and conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Downlands was opened in 1931 as a boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 68. Today it accommodates 529 day and 198 boarding students from all parts of Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory as well as international students from Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
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Welcome to Downlands College - a Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) School
Downlands College is an independent Catholic coeducational day and boarding school for students from Years 7 to 12.
Owned and conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Downlands was opened in 1931 as a boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 68. Today it accommodates 529 day and 198 boarding students from all parts of Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory as well as international students from Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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