Language Disorder Australia is seeking an exemplary Primary School Teacher, for a vacancy in our lower primary years (Prep, Year 1/Year 2) in our Junior School

Role: Primary Teacher
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Mancel College @ Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane
Role Commencng: Ideally Term 2, 2025 (However we are flexible and open if you are impacted by notice periods)

As a Primary Teacher at Mancel College, you won’t just teach… you’ll nurture the minds of our youngest learners shaping them for new learning experiences and adventures.

Working in our junior school (P-6), with; smaller class sizes, support from an ongoing school assistant and a drop in allied health team, you will provide personalised attention and support to each child.

You will be more than just a teacher, you will be a mentor, a guide and a source of inspiration. Your daily interactions will shape and support the foundation of student's educational journey, developing the literacy foundation they need to connect with and understand other subjects and their peers, now and in the future.

Our students are often underestimated by society, but you will know our students and know that they crave better. They are curious, capable, and ready to achieve more than anyone ever imagined, and you will empower them to realise this potential.

At Mancel College, we believe in the power of curiosity, the joy of discovery and the boundless potential of every student. We’re a values based, active learning organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people with Language Disorder, many of whom have co-occurring disabilities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As our Primary Teacher you will:

Have the teaching qualifications, QCT registration, Child Safety Checks, experience, and knowledge to be a phenomenal and influential teacher

Understand the unique needs of students with Language Disorders and co-occurring disabilities, and can adapt your teaching to support them

Make a difference by empowering and advocating for your students’ academic, social and child safety success

Deliver outstanding educational services by tailoring your lessons creatively to meet each student's needs.

Design programs and strategies to address the educational needs of our students.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement innovative and adaptive ways of learning

Collaborate effectively with parents to proactively ensure transparency of student progress

Be committed to professional growth and are eager to keep learning and developing your skills

BENEFITS:

What can we give you in return for your passion:

An exceptionally satisfying experience as you take students on their learning journey

Professional Development: Expand your skill set with opportunities for transdisciplinary development, external and internal growth opportunities.

More take home pay: How can we offer this? A little-known fact is that as a Not-For Profit organisation, we can offer our employees Salary Packaging options to boost their take-home pay by 6% - 12% per annum (up to $7,500 increase in the amount you take home and spend, rather than going to taxes).

Annual salary increment progression PLUS yearly 3% salary increases as outlined in our Enterprise Agreement

More extras: 17.5% annual leave loading, 1 day of paid Health Screening Leave, 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave, Discounts with Medibank Health Insurance, Novated Car Leasing.

WHY LANGUAGE DISORDER AUSTRALIA:

Mancel College is an award-winning school, part of Language Disorder Australia, Australia’s Peak Body for Language Disorder. We are Australia's only school specialising in Language Disorder, providing individualised educational service and support to students in small class sizes from Prep to Year 12.

Language Disorder Australia are renown among the allied health and specialist education communities for developing some of the best resources available on Language Disorder (find some of them for free on our website if you are curious) www.languagedisorder.org.au.

What makes us great is our people, and our people are all about supporting the Language Disorder Australia’s Mission to educate, support and advocate for children and young people with Language Disorder, so that they can connect, belong and achieve.

WANT TO KNOW MORE:

We love to chat! If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description, contact Nik Kezovski HR Manager at [email protected].

Find more information on Mancel College: https://mancelcollege.qld.edu.au/

Find Information on Language Disorder Australia: www.languagedisorder.org.au

HOW DO I APPLY:

Simple!...

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Applications will remain current and form part of our talent pool for future roles.

Language Disorder Australia is committed to safe and supportive work practices as a child safe organisation. All workers are required to participate in security screening relevant to their role including Criminal History/Police checks, Teacher Registration or Relevant Body checks, identification and references checks, Working With Children Checks, and disclosing any information relevant to eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people. Our workers are required to understand and follow the Child Protection Policy and Processes.

Language Disorder Australia is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, ensuring equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. We believe in providing a space where you can thrive, contribute, and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with Language Disorder.

Reasonable adjustments are available to reduce barriers and may assist participation in the recruitment process. Should you require reasonable adjustments, please tell us as part of your application so that we can adjust as needed.