Teacher - Economics

At Somerville House, we empower students to be architects of their futures. As a leading day and boarding school for girls, we are proud of our strong academic tradition and even prouder of the confident, capable and compassionate young women we support through their learning journey.

We are currently seeking a passionate Teacher of Economics to join our team from the 2026 academic year.

Why Join Us?

Somerville House is a vibrant, future-focused school located in the heart of Brisbane, offering outstanding education from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Our students thrive in a dynamic learning environment where academic care, wellbeing, and opportunity are at the centre of all we do.

Somerville House is a school where innovation and tradition go hand in hand. With a strong record of academic achievement and a clear commitment to future-focused learning, we offer a dynamic environment where educators are supported to grow and thrive.

From 2026, students will have the choice of pursuing either the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) — reflecting our belief in meaningful choice and academic excellence. While involvement in the IBDP is not required for this role, we actively support staff who are interested in professional development across both pathways.

The RoleThis is a permanent, full-time position, commencing from the 2026 academic year teaching Economics across the Middle and Senior Years.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has expertise in Economics and an understanding of the QCAA and Australian Curriculum.
• Has the ability to teach Accounting or Humanities as a second subject area (highly desirable).
• Values innovation, teamwork and ongoing professional growth.
• Understands that positive relationships are integral to effective learning.
• Holds current Queensland College of Teacher Registration (QCT) and relevant tertiary qualifications.

What We Offer

• A high-performing academic team driven by excellence and care.
• A warm, collegial staff culture aligned with the Somerville House Culture of Care framework.
• A strong commitment to professional learning, including investment in IBDP training for interested staff as we expand our dual QCE-IBDP pathway.
• A community where staff and students are known, supported and encouraged to thrive.

Somerville House is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children in our care, and we expect our staff to uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding.

Employment Classification

The salary and conditions of employment for Academic staff are in accordance with the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) Enterprise Agreement 2025, as varied or replaced from time-to-time.

Please refer to the School's website for the Teacher - Economics Position Description which outlines the application process.

Applications for this position close 9:00am, Monday 10 November 2025. Somerville House reserve the right to contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date to schedule an interview.

About Us

Somerville House is aday and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving a high standard of personal care and individual attention within the school community.

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.