Step into a modern, student-focused teaching environment backed by leadership support!

Inspire real change through creative education

Enjoy a generous salary of up to $124K + Super and more!

Relocation assistance up to $10K to help you make Rockhampton your home!

Build a future with faith, community and innovation in North Rockhampton

Teaching with Purpose at Kingsley College

At Kingsley College, we believe education should shape both intellect and character. As a Christ-centred P–12 school in North Rockhampton, we serve a diverse student community — including 25% Indigenous students — and work every day to break cycles of disadvantage through meaningful learning and relational care.

Our teachers are disciples, mentors, and leaders. You’ll join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and spiritual growth, in a culture that actively supports you to do work that matters — and lasts.

For more information, visit: www.kingsley.qld.edu.au

Your Calling in the Classroom

We are now inviting applications for the teaching position, commencing in 2026.

Kingsley College is looking for a full-time Design Secondary Teacher based in North Rockhampton, QLD.

This role reports to the Principal and Head of Department and involves teaching General Design at a secondary level, using a modern curriculum aligned with 21st-century design practices.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching General Design curriculum, including prototyping, customer needs analysis, and product development

Using technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and design software in the brand-new Design Lab

Delivering engaging and differentiated lessons to students with diverse learning needs

Building strong, respectful relationships with students based on positive behaviour management

Supporting students on campus and through distance education

Collaborating with teaching peers to share curriculum ideas and learning strategies

Contributing to staff PD week, devotions, and school culture initiatives

Your Onboarding Journey: Supported from Day One

We know your first weeks set the tone for your success — so we’ve built our onboarding to reflect our values.

Start with a full Professional Development week before term begins

Step into a role with clear handover notes, unit plans and resources

Learn side-by-side with experienced and welcoming staff

Get ongoing support navigating systems, culture and student needs

Feel safe to ask questions, grow fast, and teach with confidence

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll feel the support from day one.

Is This You? – The Educator We’re Looking For

To qualify, you will need relevant Design teaching qualifications and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. You may be an experienced teacher or a recent graduate ready to bring energy and innovation to the classroom.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

Ability to teach Design (General Syllabus) rather than traditional trades (e.g., Industrial Tech)

Experience with technologies like 3D printing, laser cutting, or design software

Capacity to teach a second subject (e.g., Art, Media, or other areas), if needed

Strong understanding of trauma-informed teaching or experience with students from low SES backgrounds

As our ideal candidate, you will be:

A reflective, non-authoritarian educator who leads with empathy and relationship-building

Culturally sensitive and open to learning about Indigenous perspectives

Comfortable working within a Christian worldview and lifestyle model

A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive school culture

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Design educator to teach in a school that values impact over prestige and offers real opportunity to shape the future of young lives.

What You’ll Gain from Giving Your Best

You will receive an attractive base salary of circa $86,600 – $124,725 PLUS Super and a host of benefits including:

Up to $10,000 in relocation support

12 weeks of school holidays per year

10 days per year sick leave/personal leave

Access to paid parental leave

Access to a state-of-the-art Design Lab with 3D printers, laser cutters, and more

A collaborative teaching team backed by strong leadership

Opportunity to teach both on-campus and via distance education

Career development and ongoing professional learning

A values-driven, mission-based environment where you can make a difference

Ready to Lead, Design with Heart and Purpose?

If you're ready to teach with intention and be part of a school where your faith, creativity and purpose can thrive — APPLY NOW!