Language Disorder Australia is seeking a creative and passionate Food Technology / Hospitality Teacher to join our award-winning school, Mancel College.

Role: Secondary Teacher – Food Technology / Hospitality
Status: Full Time or Part Time (negotiable)
Role Commencing: Term 3, 2025 (or earlier by negotiation)
Location: Mancel College | Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane

At Mancel College, we believe every young person deserves to be seen for their strengths, not their limitations.

We’re on a mission to create real learning that connects with life beyond the classroom, and we are building a team of educators who bring skill, creativity and purpose to that vision.

We are seeking a Food Technology/Hospitality teacher who brings subject expertise, but also a genuine commitment to inclusion, flexibility and real-world learning. This role is for a teacher who wants to do more than deliver content. You’ll be part of a school community that is rewriting the educational experience for students with Language Disorder and co-occurring disabilities.

Our students are capable, curious and hungry for connection. Many arrive having been misunderstood or underestimated. Here, they are met with belief, support and high expectations. You won’t just teach recipes or units of competency, you’ll help students build independence, confidence and a sense of possibility.

You’ll teach in small classes, with strong in-class support and ongoing collaboration with a multidisciplinary allied health team. We value professional dialogue, collective problem-solving, and reflective practice. You’ll be surrounded by a team that shares your passion for doing education differently and better.

If you believe in the power of education to shift trajectories, and in the potential of every young person to Connect, Belong and Achieve, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As our Food Technology / Hospitality Teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons in Food Technology and/or Certificate II in Hospitality that build life skills, independence, and industry knowledge (Ability to teach VET Hospitality, highly desired).

Tailor practical and theoretical programs to meet the diverse needs of students with Language Disorder and co-occurring disabilities

Design differentiated strategies that empower students academically, socially, and personally, ensuring their safety, voice, and agency are upheld

Create a structured, inclusive, and responsive classroom environment where students feel confident to explore and succeed

Work closely with allied health professionals, teachers, and leadership as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, student-centred support

Collaborate with families to build trust, maintain transparency, and support each student’s progress and wellbeing

Contribute to the broader school environment, including areas such as literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing, where appropriate

Engage in ongoing professional learning, reflection, and collaboration to continually improve your practice and impact

WHAT YOU WILL NOT BE DOING:

Teaching in isolation. You’ll work as part of a connected, multidisciplinary team that values shared insight and collective problem-solving

Delivering generic content. Your lessons won’t come from a one-size-fits-all playbook. You’ll be creating engaging, practical learning that meets students where they are

Lowering expectations. You’ll support students to achieve meaningful, high standards with the right scaffolding and belief in their ability

Focusing solely on curriculum. This role is also about building confidence, communication, and connection, not just skills in the kitchen

Reinforcing limitations. Many of our students have been approached from a deficit mindset. Your role is to do the opposite—to advocate for their strengths and help them see what’s possible

WHAT YOU BRING:

Relevant teaching qualifications and QCT registration

Experience teaching Food Technology and Certificate II in Hospitality, with a strong understanding of both practical and theoretical content

A passion for inclusive education and a belief in the potential of neurodiverse learners

Ability to engage students through practical, purposeful, and differentiated learning

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/40122) (desirable for VET delivery)

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 Feren Elana, HR Officer at [email protected] or 07 3778 3491.

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

Find Information on Language Disorder Australia: https://languagedisorder.org.au/

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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.