Teacher

$98,944 - $128,013 + Super + Salary Packaging. Indie School Ipswich is hiring teachers to commence in full-time permanent positions in Term 4 (2025) and for 2026.

We want teachers with a passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young learners. Whether you are newly graduated or experienced, primary or secondary trained, if your practice is founded on unconditional positive regard and the belief that young people can re-engage with learning and experience success through a strengths-based approach to education, this role may be for you.

As an independent special assistance school with a growing national network of campuses, Indie School aims to reengage students with learning, improve literacy and numeracy skills and help them find their future pathway, whether returning to a mainstream school, engaging in post-secondary study, or joining the workforce.

Indie School provides young people with the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using the principles of adult education: agency, independence, mutual respect and accountability. Small classes, individual plans, expertly created units of work, and specialised staff assist our students to use their strengths to develop understanding and skills in their areas of challenge.

We believe education is about empowering students to become confident, independent thinkers and problem solvers. We are looking for teachers who can bring creativity, enthusiasm, and a commitment to student-centred learning to our team.

Through prioritising safety, respect and engagement we create a culture in our school which facilitates belonging and success. Flexible timetables (students attend Monday to Thursday), no uniforms and the provision of meals allow us to concentrate on kines facets of an optimal learning environment – regulation, relationship and routine.

If you would like to join a dynamic community of educators seeking to change the lives of young people lesson by lesson, we encourage you to apply for a position with us.

• Preparation and delivery of programs in line with appropriate curriculum.
• Enhancing effectiveness in the classroom through improved teacher knowledge, practice and professional engagement to achieve improved standards of teaching and learning.
• Ensuring the most effective use of time and resources in the delivery of classes aligned to students' individual learning and pathways plans.
• Promoting the school's alternative educational and strengths-based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are achieved with the focus on "Changing the Lives of Young People".

Teaching duties are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Key duties may include but are not limited to:

• Writing curriculum adjustments for students (understanding of Queensland curricula; understanding the Queensland F-10 curriculum is highly regarded).
• Planning, writing and delivering structured lessons that differentiate and personalise learning for each student.
• Embedding best practice pedagogy into lesson plans to engage students.
• Working collaboratively in a small team to implement feedback.
• Participating in coaching and mentoring programs.
• Supporting students with a range of learning needs, including disabilities, behavioural disturbances, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, low literacy/numeracy, and mental illness. Personalising learning for individual students pursuant to the levels of adjustment under the Nationally Consistent Data Collection on School Students with Disability (NCCD).
• Collaborating to write Individual Learning Plans for all students and embedding strategies in lessons to support student needs.
• Providing timely and specific feedback to students to support learning growth (formative assessment).
• Assessing and reporting student achievement and progress.
• Behaviour management (including trauma-informed practice or willingness to gain this knowledge).
• Building positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Supporting students to experience success.

For this position, applicants must be willing and able to provide:

• A National Police Check issued within the three months prior to the offer, and annually thereafter.
• Hold a current QCT registration (QLD).

• Attractive PBI Salary packaging on offer through Maxxia
• Uniform provided
• Annual paid professional development with support and study time during work hours
• 15 days paid personal leave
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Locations around Australia

Remuneration:

• Level 12–Level 18 (AWCC Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025) $98,944–$128,013 (based on training and experience) + Super.

Indie School is a child-safe organisation. Our school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all young people.

Before applying, please be aware of:

• Child safety and wellbeing policy
• Child safety code of conduct
• Commitment to Child Safety

These can be located on the website: indie school policies.

To Apply, please submit your application via the "Apply" button which will take you directly to the Indie School recruitment page.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Richard Hardy, Head of School, via email.

Applications close 7 October 2025. Applications will be reviewed upon submission and interview and appointment may occur prior to close date.

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