Year 1 Teacher – Independent School on the Sunshine Coast

Caloundra City Private School | Pelican Waters QLD
Full time contract | Commencing Term 2 2025 - Until end of year

Join a progressive independent school committed to personalised, future-focused learning.

Inspire young learners in an innovative environment

Work in a coastal school community with strong values and small class sizes

Competitive salary + Employee Assistance Program + Small team culture

About the Role

Caloundra City Private School is seeking a passionate and experienced Year 1 Teacher to join our dynamic Junior School team from Term 2 2025. Based in the picturesque coastal community of Pelican Waters, this full-time contract role until the end of 2025, provides the opportunity to make a real impact in the formative years of education.

This position is ideal for an educator who brings both creativity and rigour to the classroom, understands the importance of early intervention, and values strong family partnerships. You will contribute to a learning culture built around Personalised Learning, academic excellence, wellbeing, and student engagement.

Your Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum

Use formative and diagnostic data to plan and evaluate student learning

Build foundational literacy, numeracy, and transferable skills in all learners

Foster a safe, inclusive and developmentally responsive learning environment

Promote student agency, social interaction, and self-regulation through explicit teaching

Introduce guest speakers and community organisations to support early awareness of the world of work

Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and whole-school initiatives

Engage with parents through regular communication and the school’s Learning Management System CANVAS)

You Will Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education (or equivalent) and current QCT registration

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a primary school setting, ideally with Year 1 learners

Demonstrated expertise in early years pedagogy and differentiated instruction

A commitment to using assessment data to drive decisions and personalise learning

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in working with parents as partners

Alignment with our school values: Respect, Integrity, Learning, Inclusivity, and Excellence

Why Join Caloundra City Private School?

A close-knit, values-driven independent school on the beautiful Sunshine Coast

A strong culture of collaboration and professional support

Competitive salary and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including two free coaching consults annually

A future-focused vision committed to innovation, community, and wellbeing

About Us

Caloundra City Private School is a co-educational independent school located in Pelican Waters, Queensland. Our mission is to empower students to become confident, compassionate, and capable citizens through a personalised learning approach grounded in research, relationships, and relevance.

Ready to make a difference in the early years of learning?
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