Language Disorder Australia is seeking a purposeful and adaptable Secondary Teacher to join our award-winning school, Mancel College.

Role: Secondary Teachers (multiple)
Status: Full Time
Role Commencing: Term 1 2026
Location: Mancel College | Fig Tree Pocket, Brisbane

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

We’re looking for secondary teachers who can bring their subject area to life, someone who can turn content into context and empower students to see their place in the world. You’ll design lessons that are engaging, relevant and adapted to meet students where they are, while encouraging them to think critically and compassionately about society.

This role is designed for someone who is more than a traditional teacher. Your primary teaching load will sit within the one learning area, and you may also support students in complementary subjects such as Literacy or Health. Our approach values flexibility and collaboration, and our team thrives on working together to meet each student’s needs, wherever they’re at.

At Mancel College, you won’t just deliver differentiated content across different year levels, you’ll change the way students see themselves. Our learners are curious, capable, and hungry for connection, but many arrive with a history of misunderstanding or missed opportunity due to Language Disorder and co-occurring disabilities. They need someone with an understanding of neurodiversity who sees them not as a diagnosis or a difficulty, but as whole individuals ready to connect, belong and achieve.

Teaching here is different. You’ll have smaller class sizes, strong in-class support, and regular access to a multidisciplinary allied health team who are truly part of the learning environment. You’ll be surrounded by a team that values relationships, reflection and professional growth.

We’re looking for someone who wants to do more than teach, someone who wants to belong to something that matters. If you value connection, purpose, and the power of education to shift trajectories, we would love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for teachers with specialisation in the one or more of the following subject areas:

English

Mathematics

History

Geography

Science

Business

Economics

Health

What You Will Do

As our Secondary Teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in your subject area for Years 7–12

Design programs that build students’ inquiry skills, global understanding, and social awareness

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

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

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

Maintain a structured, inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged

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, health, 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

Working in isolation. You’ll be supported by a multidisciplinary team and a collaborative staff culture

Delivering rigid, textbook-based instruction. You'll bring your subject area to life through inquiry, real-world connections, and student-responsive learning

Lowering expectations. You'll provide high challenge and high support so that every student can access success

Reinforcing deficit thinking. Your role is to believe in every student’s potential and advocate for their progress

Waiting for change to happen. You'll be part of a team that is actively reimagining how education can work, for teachers and students

What You Will Bring

Teaching qualifications and current QCT registration

Experience teaching secondary a secondary school subject area (highly desirable)

A learner-centred, inclusive approach to education and a passion for building student confidence

Strong communication skills and the ability to build authentic relationships with students, colleagues, and families

A collaborative mindset and comfort working alongside allied health professionals as part of a support team

A growth mindset and willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning

Confidence teaching across QCE subjects (General and/or Applied)

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 Melissa Cruickshank, HR Advisor at [email protected]

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

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

HOW DO I APPLY:

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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.