Humanities Teacher - Senior School

Ipswich Girls Grammar School; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing Professional Development

Discounted school fees for employees

Salary packaging available

Medibank discounts

On-site gym and pool

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is seeking a dedicated Humanities Teacher for the Senior School. The role is full-time or part-time, a 12-month fixed-term commencing Term 1, 2027.

You will deliver engaging Humanities learning and build student confidence through inquiry-based activities. Reporting to the Head of Department, you will collaborate with families and colleagues to support student engagement and achievement within Australian Curriculum and QCAA

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach Humanities in a secondary school including Senior School.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum and QCAA senior syllabuses.
• Ability to teach Economics, Geography or Legal Studies is highly regarded.
• Registration with Queensland College of Teachers or eligible to obtain it.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver purposeful, engaging and differentiated Humanities learning aligned to Australian Curriculum and QCAA syllabuses.
• Develop students’ knowledge, critical thinking, inquiry, research, analysis and communication skills.
• Use assessment and feedback to monitor progress and support growth.
• Create a positive, inclusive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Design authentic learning exploring diverse perspectives and contemporary issues.
• Build partnerships with students, families and colleagues and contribute to school life.

Skills

Humanities teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Digital learning

Classroom management

Senior subjects

Education

Bachelor of Education

QCT eligibility

Job description

• Humanities Teacher | Full-time or part-time, fixed term commencing 2027
• Inspire curiosity & critical thinking through engaging Humanities education
• Ability to teach Economics, Geography or Legal Studies highly regarded

ABOUT US

Limitless. One word that captures everything we believe about education, our students and the future we help shape.

At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we have an unwavering commitment to developing young people who know their value, embrace their potential and lead with grit and grace. Our purpose is to provide exceptional education and care that cultivates belief, belonging and bold leadership.

Established in 1892, we are one of Queensland's original Grammar Schools, proudly offering a contemporary, personalised and holistic education from Kindy to Year 12 (co-educational from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only from Years 7-12). We combine a rich heritage with a future-focused approach, delivering transformative learning experiences that ignite curious minds and courageous hearts.

Our people are central to this mission. We are a warm, authentic and high-performing community united by a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.

This is a place of limitless possibilities. A place where students and staff alike are inspired to grow, lead and make their mark on the world.

THE ROLE

Bring Humanities to life at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School. We are seeking an enthusiastic Humanities Teacher to join our Senior School in a full-time or part-time, 12-month fixed-term position commencing Term 1, 2027. Reporting to the relevant Head of Department, you will create engaging learning experiences that build students’ knowledge, critical thinking, curiosity and confidence.

This fixed-term opportunity will see you deliver inclusive and contemporary Humanities programs, use evidence and insight to shape your teaching, and work collaboratively with colleagues and families to support student learning and engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver purposeful, engaging and differentiated Humanities learning and assessment aligned with the Australian Curriculum, relevant QCAA senior syllabuses and School frameworks.
• Develop students’ knowledge, critical thinking, inquiry, research, analysis and communication skills.
• Use assessment and feedback to monitor progress and support each learner’s growth.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment where students feel safe, known and inspired to participate.
• Design authentic learning experiences that help students explore diverse perspectives, contemporary issues and connections between people, places, systems and societies.
• Build trusted partnerships with students, families and colleagues and contribute enthusiastically to the wider life of the School.

ABOUT YOU

You are an engaging educator who brings energy, curiosity and care to Humanities teaching. You connect easily with students and colleagues and are excited by the opportunity to foster critical thinking, informed perspectives and a genuine enthusiasm for understanding the world. You’ll bring:

• Relevant qualifications and demonstrated capability to teach Humanities in a secondary school setting, including Senior School subjects.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and relevant QCAA senior syllabuses, with the ability to create engaging, responsive and differentiated learning.
• Contemporary teaching practice, sound judgement and effective classroom management.
• The ability to teach Economics, Geography or Legal Studies would be highly regarded.
• Confidence using digital technologies to enrich learning, support inquiry and strengthen communication.
• Warm, clear and highly effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Eligibility for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and unrestricted working rights in Australia.

If you are a thoughtful, energetic and student-centred Humanities Teacher who would enjoy making a lasting impact in our Senior School, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary Packaging
• Corporate discounts with Medibank
• Access to our on-site gym and pool
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026. Applications may be considered and progressed prior to the closing date.

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks , background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection, and the School’s approach to meeting the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.