About the role
Commencing 19 January 2026. Closing Date for applications – 1 December 2025. The College reserves the right to shortlist and appoint prior to closing date. An extension may also be applied at the College's discretion.
Responsibilities
- Use judgement and discretion to work cooperatively with teachers, liaise with other internal stakeholders and be self‑directed from time to time to support teaching and learning at the College and enable best outcomes for student learning.
- Provide instruction to students, differentiated for all English abilities. Modify content, proof tasks, provide feedback and supplementary materials, while acknowledging cultural differences.
- Apply judgement and discretion to the planning and implementation of engaging tutorial sessions that break down challenging concepts into simple concepts.
- Work from teachers’ programs and plans to develop frameworks for providing instruction to students in individual and/or small group settings by:
- Preparing, collecting or developing teaching resources.
- Setting up activities, equipment, classroom/department displays.
- Participating in teaching activities under the direction of the teacher.
- Assisting with monitoring programs for students.
- Withdrawing students to work on tasks provided by the classroom teacher, pre‑teach concepts or revisit concepts students haven’t consolidated.
- Providing administrative support with setting up and managing documentation, photocopying, and laminating.
- Using a variety of assistive technology to enhance student learning.
- Assisting with pastoral care of the students.
- Supporting an online learning environment by assisting with updating and managing the Learning Management System and sourcing relevant and useful teaching and learning resources.
- Sensitively monitor and assess students, and in consultation with teachers, Head of Department and the Executive Director of International Education, make adjustments to assessments, criteria and reports as appropriate.
- Participate in reflective learning opportunities such as coaching, performance conversations and annual individualised planning discussions.
- Manage data, lists and reports across Microsoft Office and TASS software.
- Advise the English faculty on adjustments required across assessments and reporting frameworks, including preparing assessment scaffolds and model/sample responses for the QCAA suite of senior English courses, to support the delivery of the course managed by an academic staff member.
- Monitor student progress and support the Student Code of Conduct, guided by the Executive Director of International Education or as delegated.
What do I need for the role?
- TESOL, ELICOS, EOL or similar qualification.
- Experience working closely with an English faculty, including understanding of QCAA suite of senior English courses and ability to assess against the NLLIA ESL Bandscales as well as other English proficiency scoring systems (IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR etc).
- Demonstrated ability to work with online learning environments / learning management systems / school databases to develop, deliver and monitor learning outcomes.
- Ability to develop positive, empathetic, cooperative relationships with colleagues and students.
- A proactive and professional approach that demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a high level of motivation.
Mandatory Clearances/Certifications
- Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No link, No Start’, as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
Application Process
To ensure your application is considered in full, all candidates must apply via the ‘Quick Apply’ button above. Your application submission should address your suitability to the role in your cover letter and must include a current resume as well as two current referees (2 pages maximum). Only applicants with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
About the College
Set on an outstanding campus on the northern Gold Coast, Saint Stephen’s College is a Prep to Year 12, co‑educational Christian school, known for its diversity, where every student is respected, heard and develops the integrity and responsibility to serve others. Further information on Saint Stephen’s College is available at
Protecting our Children
All children have the right to be safe and protected from harm and neglect. At Saint Stephen’s College, ensuring the wellbeing of our students, by valuing their contribution, is at the core of what we do. Protecting children is everybody’s business and our commitment to this is evidenced by the way we rally together to ensure they are safe, nurtured and secure in our communities, families and while engaged in learning.
Saint Stephen’s College has a commitment to child safety and as such staff will be responsible for understanding and applying the College Child Protection Policy and Child Risk Management Strategy and associated policies and guidelines.
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