Primary Teacher (Prep)

St John's Anglican College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s Anglican College, Forest Lake, Brisbane, is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher (Prep) to join our Junior Campus from Term 1, 2027. You will design and deliver contemporary learning experiences that build strong literacy and numeracy foundations while fostering curiosity and confidence.

The role requires Provisional or Full Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, tertiary teaching qualifications, and a strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum with IB PYP

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications appropriate to teaching.
• Provisional or Full Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Demonstrated primary teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver contemporary, engaging learning experiences that develop strong literacy and numeracy foundations.
• Create a classroom environment that supports individual learning needs and fosters curiosity, independence and confidence.
• Build positive partnerships with families and contribute to a collaborative learning community.

Job description

St John's Anglican College – Forest Lake QLD

Inspire curiosity. Build confidence. Create strong foundations for lifelong learning.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Primary Teacher (Prep) to join our Junior Campus team from the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

Prep is an exciting and formative stage in a child's education. We are looking for an exceptional teacher who understands the importance of creating a warm, engaging and purposeful learning environment where young learners fee safe, known and encouraged to explore, question and grow.

About St John’s Anglican College

St John’s Anglican College is the leading Kindergarten to Year 12 coeducational school in south west Brisbane. St John’s offers personalised learning for exceptional achievement and is a place for the development of the mind, innovation, creativity, inspiration and wellbeing for the nurturing of the spirit shaped by Christian values. Our graduates are well educated, respectful, resilient and compassionate; equipped to be people of influence in their communities. Our teachers care about their students and are leaders in learning, focused on providing the best possible educational environment and ensuring that each child’s academic potential is maximised. We value and acknowledge the skills, energy and commitment of our employees. Accordingly, we seek to attract, develop and retain staff of the highest calibre and provide a working environment that enables them to maximise their contribution to achieving the College’s vision, mission and values.

Your opportunity

As our Primary Teacher (Prep), you will design and deliver contemporary, engaging learning experiences that develop strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while fostering curiosity, independence, confidence and a genuine love of learning.

You will create a classroom environment that recognises the individual needs of young learners and supports their academic, social, physical and spiritual development. You will also build positive partnerships with families, recognising the important role these relationships play as children begin their formal schooling.

The College values active, inquiry based learning and teaching that provides appropriate rigour, challenge and engagement, with differentiated approaches that respond to individual learning needs.

About you

• is passionate about Early Years education and understands how young children learn and develop
• creates a nurturing, inclusive and engaging classroom where every child is encouraged to thrive
• can design, implement and evaluate contemporary and innovative curriculum programs aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• has a strong understanding of the Australian Curriculum
• uses a range of teaching, assessment and differentiation strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• establishes positive and effective classroom routines and behaviour expectations
• values inquiry, play, creativity and authentic learning experiences
• builds strong, respectful relationship with students, families and colleagues
• works collaboratively as part of a professional learning community
• is committed to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice
• supports the Christian ethos and values of our College.

You will require

• tertiary qualifications appropriate to teaching
• Provisional or Full Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
• demonstrated primary teaching experience
• strong understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate teaching strategies

Why us?

Our vision is that every learner is empowered to excel and equipped to embrace the challenge of any future, with a commitment to developing people of good character. Our values of Faith, Hope, Love, Courage, Community and Justice underpin the way we learn, work and grow together.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Junior School community where teachers are encouraged to innovate, reflect on their practice and contribute meaningfully to the learning and wellbeing of every student.

Child Safety

St John’s Anglican College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child. All staff share responsibility for creating a child-safe culture and must comply with child protection legislation, College policies and mandatory reporting obligations.