Progress your career as our newest Primary Teacher!

Salary circa $84,078 - $121,093 plus super and benefits, including paid professional development and more.

Relocation assistance to help you make Rockhampton your home!

Welcome to Kingsley College

Located in Rockhampton, Kingsley College has seen a steady growth of students over the last five years. Founded in 1993, our college educates students with a Christian worldview, emphasising the Word of God and the Lordship of Christ in their service to the world. We currently have more than 260 students studying on campus and via distance education.

With increased demand and ongoing community support, the College is well-equipped for targeted future growth. We are now ready to commence the next stage of our school's development, expanding with new facilities and classes.

Kingsley College has a new and exciting opportunity for a full-time Year 5 Primary Teacher to join our team in Rockhampton, QLD, commencing in Term 1, 2026.

About the Opportunity

As our Primary Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching students in Year 5, both in the classroom and through distance education, for a fixed-term contract of 1 year starting in 2026.

You will have in-person classes, as well as some distance education students, and you will be able to build rapport and connection with your students and bring complex concepts to life in an engaging way.

When you join our Primary School team, you will be part of a collaborative and connected unit of educators, and you will have the option to help run any extra-curriculars that interest you.

As an Upper Primary Teacher, preparing students for Secondary will be part of your role, and you will find engaging ways to set them up for success so that their transition will be as smooth as possible.

About You

You will be passionate about educating young people with a Middle Years approach. Previous experience in teaching Upper Primary would be an advantage!

You will have:

A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent

Queensland Teacher’s Registration, or the ability to obtain

High-level communication skills with staff, students, and families

Strong digital literacy

Able to build rapport well, you will be passionate about engaging with students on an individual level, both in-person and virtually.

You will have the ability to implement the school’s Christian values and philosophy in the classroom and other aspects of College life to foster faith and deliver positive educational outcomes for students.

You will be comfortable serving students from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds: high achievers and those with learning difficulties. You will also be able to adapt your approach to each student's needs and explain concepts in a way they will understand.

About the Benefits

You will receive an attractive base salary circa $84,078 - $121,093 plus super and great benefits, including:

Relocation assistance to make beautiful Rockhampton your home

Two weeks of paid professional development per year

Paid training and further education opportunities

This is an incredible opportunity to join a school dedicated to creating sustainable careers and workplaces for Teachers. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team, including a passionate and dedicated Principal who has been at the school for more than 15 years.

We aim to support each other and provide constant support and mentorship to our colleagues wherever needed, and we're not afraid to utilise each other's expertise.

You will have the opportunity to be part of our beautiful City! Close to the beach and the bush with the Berserker Ranges just next door, Rockhampton’s dining, shopping, and cultural scene still provides a city lifestyle on the banks of the Fitzroy River.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference to children in a regional centre and help us close the gap in Indigenous education.

This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative college dedicated to supporting our staff as they continue to grow and develop their teaching careers - Apply Now!