Teacher - Secondary English

• Industry leading benefits package
• Excellent resources and development opportunities
• Staff wellness programs and wellness committee

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be responsible for delivering a cutting-edge English curriculum at Sheldon College. Working with a passionate team of dedicated educators, your goal will be to enhance the capabilities of students within the English and Languages Education Faculty (teaching Years ACARA English, with Years 11 and 12 QCAA English and/or Literature experience, as desired).

This is a Permanent role commencing Term 1, 2026.

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025, a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.

Our leading, comprehensive benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration.
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
• College-paid Parental Leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance, Gym and Optometry.
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College.
• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
• Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program.
• Funded Professional Development with supported release time.
• Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage, Skin Checks, Flu Vacc and body scans.
• Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches.
• Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk.

About you

• Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications majoring in English curriculum;
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT);
• Ability to plan and deliver exceptional teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of students in English according to ACARA and QCAA curriculum;
• Experience and knowledge in preparing students for External Examinations;
  
  Knowledge of QCAA accreditation in the QCE processes (i.e. Endorsement, Confirmation);
• Passion for quality learning and teaching, and the ability to translate this into a challenging learning environment with strong student engagement and excellent academic outcomes;
• Ability to create a safe, secure learning environment in which trust is fostered, individual differences are respected and valued, and students are encouraged to be risk takers and self-directed learners;
• Capacity for reflection and self-directed learning with a commitment to continuously improve teaching practices;
• Ability to apply creative and innovative practices and processes in education and digital platform tools to support student learning;
• Strong team orientation with a willingness to contribute and collaborate;
  
  Ability to establish effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues and partnerships within the wider community;
• High standards of personal integrity and professionalism.

About Us

Sheldon Collegeis an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.

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