2027 Primary School Teacher

Brisbane Christian College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Christian College in Salisbury, QLD, is seeking exceptional teachers to deliver religious education and lead religious practices as part of a Christ-centred community. Successful candidates will model the College’s beliefs while engaging in collaborative, growth-focused teaching across Prep to Year 5.

The role emphasizes nurturing numeracy and literacy through programmatic approaches and phonics, with ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• A proven track record and a growth mindset to inspire children to reach their God-given potential.
• Commitment to learning and working in a collaborative and dynamic team.
• Ability to shape a Christ-centred culture within the community.
• Understanding numeracy and literacy programs such as RoleM, Alpha to Omega, The Literacy Collective, and 6+1 Traits of Writing would be advantageous, as would having a solid capacity to teach phonics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver religious education and lead religious practices and observances.
• Model and witness the beliefs of Brisbane Christian College in daily work and interactions.
• Contribute to a Christ-centred culture within the school community.
• Progress student learning across all Primary School year levels (Prep to Year 5) and manage cross-curricular instruction.

Skills

Religious education

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Public speaking

Tools

RoleM

Alpha to Omega

The Literacy Collective

6+1 Traits of Writing

Job description

Brisbane Christian College – Salisbury QLD

As a ministry of Life Church, Brisbane Christian College is a thriving learning centre. It caters to children in Pre-Prep to Year 12 and nurtures over 1,200 young learners on three campuses. Our community is committed to becoming the preferred place of learning for the glory and honour of Jesus Christ.

Brisbane Christian College is dedicated to staying mission-true to its founders as a Christ-centred community honouring Jesus Christ in all we do. The College strongly emphasises holistic education by balancing academic, co-curricular and spiritual engagement.

Brisbane Christian College exists to advance the Christian religion by providing education and religious instruction. To uphold the Christian ethos of our school, it is a genuine occupational requirement of this role that applicants be able to deliver religious education, lead, and otherwise assist in, religious practices and observances and personally adhere to, uphold, and authentically model the religious beliefs of Brisbane Christian College.

Staff are also required to witness the religious beliefs of Brisbane Christian College to the general public as the opportunity arises, through both words (sharing the faith of Brisbane Christian College with others) and actions (living a life that is consistent with the religious beliefs of Brisbane Christian College). As a representative of Brisbane Christian College, it is a genuine occupational requirement of all roles that staff hold and act consistently with the religious beliefs of Brisbane Christian College.

The College is committed to an ongoing professional growth plan for all staff so that we can all journey towards becoming world-class Christian educators.

The College invites applications from exceptional teachers who have:

a proven track record and a growth mindset to inspire children to reach their God-given potential

a commitment to learning and working in a collaborative and dynamic team

an ability to shape a Christ-centred culture within our community.

Understanding numeracy and literacy programs such as RoleM, Alpha to Omega, The Literacy Collective, and 6+1 Traits of Writing programs would be advantageous, as would having a solid capacity to teach phonics.

The College's Primary School has six year levels (Prep to Year 5). The successful candidate will have the academic experience to progress each child's learning across all curriculum areas and the capacity to teach across all Primary School year levels. Our Prep to Year 5 teachers enjoy a two-year rotation with their class. A Primary School Teacher position description is available here.

Commencement date:January 2027

Applications close:Friday, 30 October; however, applications will be reviewed daily, and suitable applicants will be invited to interview as quickly as possible. High-quality educators, including newly qualified teachers, are strongly encouraged to apply early.

The selection process will include a lesson demonstration and an interview.

Brisbane Christian College is committed to safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to a teacher registration checkor Blue Card screening, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate's eligibility to engage in activities, including children.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.