
Secondary Teacher
1 week ago
The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Secondary Teacher (Business / Legal / Accounting) to join our team in Term or Term This role offers opportunity to inspire students while contributing meaningfully to our School's Learning Framework and wider community.
The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 144 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.
As part of our teaching team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
The School values co-curricular involvement and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard.
POSITION TITLE: Secondary Teacher (Business / Legal / Accounting)
DEPARTMENT: Secondary
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Head of Department
The Rockhampton Grammar School offers a competitive salary of up to $147,048.00 p.a. plus super and benefits. (Note: this pay-scale is reflective of the applicants teaching experience in accordance with the RGS EBA).
Teachers are expected to:
- Design and implement curriculum programmes that embrace School's Learning Framework;
- Create a positive classroom environment that enhances student learning;
- Establish and review students' learning goals/outcomes and modify curriculum programmes accordingly;
- Continuously reflect on teaching practices and full participation in the School's Personal Learning Programme;
- Build relationships and share teaching insights with colleagues in order to coordinate activities for students;
- Communicate with parents about student learning;
- Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to professional development;
- Contribute to the School and wider community through involvement in co-curricular activities;
- Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.
REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- Effective verbal and written communication;
- Strong classroom behaviour management techniques;
- Ability to influence others positively;
- Ability to react quickly and effectively in challenging situations;
- Ability to relate and build relationships easily.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.
Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:
- Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
- Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
- Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
- Maintain valid "working with children" documentation;
- Undergo periodic "national criminal history record" checks;
- Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The successful applicant will be subject to a "Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check" where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.
REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES
- Registration with Queensland College of Teachers;
- Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position - please 'apply now' by emailing
Please submit the following compulsory items:
- Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your teaching experience;
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;
- RGS Application for Employment Form.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible.
Enquiries should be directed to Reniece Carter - Head of Secondary School (Academics) on
*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements
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