Teacher - Learning Enhancement & Support

Are you a highly capable and motivated educator looking to join a forward-thinking school on the move?

At Mount Alvernia College, we arepassionate about improving the educational wellbeing and outcomes for the young women in our care. We also acknowledge that the wellbeing of our staff is paramount to our success. Guided by our Franciscan narrative we are visionary in our aspirations, ethical in our relationships and agile in our solutions.

Come join our collegial and thriving professional community in 2026.

We invite applications for the following 12 month, fixed-term role, commencing in January 2026.

• TEACHER - LEARNING ENHANCEMENT and SUPPORT

This role will work under the direction of our Head of Learning Enhancement and Support and will take on the role of Case Manager as well as undertaking a teaching load within and outside of the LES faculty area.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must include the following:

• A cover letter clearly identifying learning support and case management experience, specific teaching subjects (Year 7-12) and addressing the selection criteria below (max. 2 pages)
• A CV, including qualifications, experience and the names and contact details of three professional referees, including current Principal.

Applications should be addressed to the College Principal and emailed to: 

Applications close: 9am, Monday 17 November 2025.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Demonstrated commitment to support the values of a contemporary Franciscan Catholic and capacity to work within the complexities and demands of this fast-paced secondary school environment, with high levels of personal and professional resilience and the ability to work as part of an agile, solutions-focused, collaborative teaching team.
2. Demonstrated ability and experience in case management and knowledge of QCAA and NCCD processes and best practice in learning enhancement and support in a secondary school context.
3. Demonstrated capacity as a teacher, with the ability to use a variety of high-impact pedagogical strategies, differentiation practices and data-informed practice to impact student outcomes and wellbeing.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure successful partnership with students and parents in support of enhancing Educational Wellbeing outcomes.

All applicants should read and familiarise themselves with the College's Staff Recruitment Policy and Child Protection Processes and Guidelines which can be accessed on the College website

Mount Alvernia College reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications for these roles. We thank all applicants for their interest in our college.

As an employer of choice, we offer the following workplace benefits to our staff:

• Being part of a collegial learning community that actively promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as part of its core mission in the Franciscan tradition.
• A collegial workplace that values staff wellbeing, with the inclusion of a Staff Culture and Wellbeing Leader and Staff Wellbeing Committee to prioritise this area.
• Comprehensive professional learning support for staff, inclusive of external professional development opportunities and a late class start time for teachers one morning per week to support staff meeting and professional learning time.
• Strategic allocation of student free days and work from home days for teachers to support strategic and operational priorities.
• Dedicated Staff Weeks for planning and professional learning in January, June and December.
• Collaborative and supportive leaders and teams.
• Professional reward and recognition and opportunities for feedback, professional growth and advancement. Targeted Early Career and Middle Leader development programs and generous support for teachers seeking HAT/LEAD teacher status.
• Staff health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a range of personal and family benefits including free counselling, access to the Annual Flu Vaccination Program and free use of the college facilities, including the college gym.
• Faith formation in the Franciscan charism, including opportunities to participate in community and outreach experiences and travel opportunities through our student tours, immersions and pilgrimages.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, 10 days paid spousal leave and salary packaging options, including transfer of novated car leases.
• Portability of Personal Leave and Long Service Leave between Queensland Catholic Education Employing Authorities provided continuous service, and portability of Queensland College of Teachers HAT and Lead Teacher Accreditation.
• Provision of a college laptop for teaching staff.
• Barista made coffee onsite at La Cucina (our College Cafe)