English/Hass Teacher

Toogoolawa School; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High levels of non-contact time

Salary sacrifice options

Professional development budget

Lunch provided for staff

Employee Assistance and wellbeing (Sø​

Job summary

Toogoolawa School is seeking an enthusiastic English/HASS Teacher for our secondary education team in 2027. This full-time position is based in Ormeau, QLD 4208 and focuses on developing students' literacy, critical thinking, and understanding of humanities and social sciences.

You will prepare students for further education and engaged citizenship. You will deliver engaging English lessons, teach HASS content, plan resources, assess progress, and collaborate with staff to support wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid teaching qualification in English and/or Humanities and Social Sciences (or equivalent).
• Current teacher registration or eligibility with the relevant state teaching authority.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons developing reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Teach HASS content with creativity, helping students understand historical, geographical, and social concepts.
• Plan and prepare lesson materials aligned with curriculum requirements and standards.
• Assess student progress with formative and summative assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment and encourage student participation.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular connections and best practices.
• Support student wellbeing and pastoral care needs.
• Contribute to school initiatives and professional development activities.

Skills

Teaching adaptability

English delivery

HASS content delivery

Classroom management

Strong communication

Differentiation for diverse learners

Curriculum knowledge

Digital tools in teaching

Education

Teaching qualification in English and/or Humanities/HASS

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Toogoolawa School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated English/HASS Teacher to join our secondary education team in 2027. This is a full-time position based in Ormeau, QLD 4208. As an English/HASS Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in developing students' literacy, critical thinking, and understanding of humanities and social sciences. Your work will directly contribute to students' academic success and personal development, preparing them for further education and engaged citizenship in an increasingly complex world.

What you'll be doing

Delivering engaging and differentiated English lessons that develop students' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills

Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) content with creativity and enthusiasm, helping students understand historical, geographical, and social concepts

Planning and preparing comprehensive lesson materials aligned with curriculum requirements and educational standards

Assessing student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to support learning

Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation and intellectual engagement

Collaborating with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections and share best practices

Supporting student wellbeing and pastoral care needs

Contributing to school initiatives, professional development and community engagement activities

Maintaining accurate records of student achievement and progress

Communicating regularly with parents and carers regarding student progress and wellbeing

What we're looking for

A valid teaching qualification in English and/or Humanities and Social Sciences (or equivalent)

Current teacher registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant state teaching authority

Demonstrated expertise in delivering secondary English and HASS curriculum content

Strong knowledge of contemporary teaching methodologies and ability to engage diverse learners

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families

Commitment to inclusive education and supporting students with varying learning needs

Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively and create a supportive learning environment

Proficiency in using educational technology and digital tools for teaching and learning

A passion for literature, history, geography and social sciences, with the ability to inspire student interest

Professional approach to working collaboratively within a school community

Experience with curriculum differentiation and scaffolding strategies is preferred

Experience working in Australian secondary schools is advantageous

What we offer

At Toogoolawa, we want our teachers to have the time, support and resources to do their best work. We offer:

High levels of non-contact time to support planning, preparation and student case management

Salary sacrifice options to help maximise your take-home pay

A dedicated professional development budget to support your ongoing growth

Lunch provided for staff, taking one more thing off your daily list

Access to Sonder, our Employee Assistance and wellbeing service

A supportive, close-knit team working with young people in a genuinely rewarding Special Assistance School environment

About us

Toogoolawa School is a vibrant secondary education institution committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning in the Ormeau community. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, respectful and engaging school environment where every student is supported to achieve their potential. Our focus is on developing well-rounded, informed and capable young people who are prepared to contribute positively to society. We foster strong partnerships with families and the local community, and our staff are dedicated professionals who are passionate about education and student success.