📖 Join our Somerset College teaching team in 2026 for your chance to inspire a passion of language and culture. We are ideally located on the vibrant Gold Coast.

We invite applications from talented German teachers to join our vibrant academic community for a Term 1, 2026 start. This full time position is your opportunity to deliver engaging and immersive German lessons and work collaboratively with our talented team of educators.

Experienced teaching German up to Year 12, you will work alongside specialists in Japanese, French and Italian as a member of our multilingual languages team. The ability to teach Japanese or our other languages is well regarded. We also welcome expressions of interest from experienced educators in Japanese, French and Italian for any future opportunities.

If you value innovation, collaboration, and student success, bring your teaching expertise, genuine passion for inspiring student learning and strong discipline knowledge in spoken and written German. Apply now!

✅ WE OFFER
Competitive Remuneration – be rewarded with competitive pay and entitlements
Fantastic Perks – enjoy onsite gym, barista, catering services and parking access
Community Culture – join a learning culture enriched by values of respect and integrity
Ideal Gold Coast Location – experience our vibrant city with natural beauty, pristine coastline and breathtaking wilderness

ABOUT US
Somerset College is one of Australia's leading co-educational independent schools, educating over 1,700 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast on a stunning 22-hectare campus in Mudgeeraba, we are proud of our global outlook, academic excellence, and commitment to student success.

✅ YOU WILL BRING
Strong disciplinary and pedagogical knowledge in languages, particularly German
International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programmes well regarded
Ability to effectively work with students, colleagues and the community
Dedication to integrity, reliability, sound judgement, service and risk adversity
Disciplinary tertiary qualifications
Teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and current First Aid certification
Physical fitness to work across a vibrant campus and perform manual handing tasks

This is your opportunity to inspire student curiosity and confidence with your cultural insight and passion for education.

APPLY NOW
📌 To apply, please submit via SEEK:
✅Your resume (max. 5 pages), including 3 professional referees and your Queensland Teacher Registration number
✅A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining which teaching role is of interest to you and what you bring to the position

APPLICATIONS will be considered as they are received, so don’t wait—apply today!

🌏 Learn more about Somerset College and find position descriptions at www.somerset.qld.edu.au
📩 Enquiries: [email protected] (All applications are to be submitted via SEEK please)