Description:
Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, Annandale and North Shore.
Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1300 students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students.
As one of the eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.
We have an opportunity commencing Term 2 for a passionate and suitably qualified Teacher with a demonstrated ability and interest in teaching Technologies (Design and Digital) across Years 3 to 6. This is a full-time position available on either a permanent or contract basis.
A relevant teaching qualification and QCT Registration is mandatory. Significant previous experience teaching Technologies to primary students is desirable, however, we will consider suitably qualified early career teachers.
Additionally, our ideal candidates will:
- Be passionate about technology and its potential to enhance learning.
- Able to inspire and engage students with diverse needs and abilities.
- Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective, high-quality learning experiences to our students, with a collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
- Have demonstrated competence in classroom management.
- Be committed to the aims and ethos of independent Schools and be willing to participate in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School.
You can download a full position description here.
If you are looking to grow your teaching career with a high performing school that has an excellent reputation and genuinely cares about its students and staff, we encourage you to apply.
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration and up to 12.75% superannuation contributions.
- Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
- Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period.
- Focus on professional development.
- Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
- Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
- Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.
Enquiries, in the first instance, should be directed to Head of Junior School, Mr Martin Tait email: martin.tait@tgs.qld.edu.au.