St Joseph’s College | Toowoomba | 7-12

Secondary Teacher - Senior Modern History & English / Literature

Permanent position commencing 14 July 2025

Full time - 30 hours per week

$84,077 - $142,764 per annum plus super

Applications close 18 June 2025.

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Secondary Teacher who can teach Senior Modern History and English Literature for Term 3 start on a full-time permanent basis. Joining a team of skilled professionals, this role will see you:

create safe, inclusive and challenging learning environments and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans

operate effectively at all stages of the teaching and learning cycle and demonstrate professional knowledge in structuring lessons to meet the student needs

establish positive relationships including engagement in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development

maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills and participate in self and organisational renewal processes

use state of the art technology to contextualise and expand students’ modes and breadth of learning.

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

About You

passionate about teaching Senior Modern History and English Literature

are committed to creating a nurturing learning environment

hold or be eligible to hold, registration as a teacher in Queensland

as a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

About the college

St Joseph’s College is a dynamic place of learning where every member of the community is focussed on living their values of compassion, respect, endeavour and dignity. As a flourishing college, with a wide ranging co-curricular, cultural and sporting program, excellence in learning and teaching, faith formation and prayer life, they develop young men and women who are prepared for a dynamic world. The dedicated staff are encouraged to make full use of their talents and senior leaders pride themselves on developing accomplished expert teachers. As a result, parents are proud partners in working with St Joseph’s and in its strong reputation for excellence.

The community you will be joining

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest and fastest growing inland city. A vibrant community of social, cultural, sporting, schooling opportunities and a wide range of recreational pursuits make this an ideal place to live and work.

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.

How to apply

Please address your application to Jim Brennan, Principal St Joseph's College. Click ‘apply’ to submit and include:

a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description

your resume

If you require further information about this role, please email the Deputy Principal, Brendon Willocks at [email protected]

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.