Secondary Hospitality Teacher

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

St James Lutheran College in Hervey Bay invites a passionate Secondary Hospitality Teacher to join our caring community for Term 1 2027, with a 0.8 FTE (Part Time) contract and potential extension through 2027. We value relationships, curiosity, and a holistic approach to schooling in a faith-informed environment.

Be part of a supportive Learning & Teaching team, with strong leadership, collaborative networks, and opportunities to contribute to innovative learning that balances academic

Responsibilities

• Be part of a supportive Learning & Teaching team that work collaboratively to nurture each child’s potential.
• Enjoy the benefits of strong collegial support from the Heads of School and collaborative staff networks.
• Contribute to an innovative learning culture that balances academic excellence with wellbeing, faith, and community.

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

We are seeking a passionate and relational Secondary Teacher to join our dynamic team in Term 4 2026.

Secondary Hospitality Teacher

Part Time (FTE 0.8) - Term 1 2027 Contract

Possibility of extension, seeking applicants with flexibility and capacity for work throughout 2027.

St James Lutheran College is more than just a school, it’s a thriving learning community in the heart of Hervey Bay. We provide high-quality, innovative education from Kindergarten to Year 12, where curiosity is sparked, relationships are valued, and every child is known and cared for.

We are seeking a passionate and relational Secondary Hospitality Teacher to join our dynamic team in Term 1 2027.

As a valued member of St James, you will:

• Be part of a supportive Learning & Teaching team that work collaboratively to nurture each child’s potential.
• Enjoy the benefits of strong collegial support from the Heads of School and collaborative staff networks.
• Contribute to an innovative learning culture that balances academic excellence with wellbeing, faith, and community.

Why St James?
What sets us apart is our genuine sense of community. Staff, students, and families work in partnership to create an environment where everyone belongs. Our teachers are not only educators but also mentors and role models who make a lasting impact.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and graduates who bring energy, creativity, and a heart for students.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD AND CULTURAL SAFETY

St James Lutheran College is committed to providing environments where children and young people are safe, supported, respected and able to flourish. The safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people are our highest priority and are central to all decision-making.

The College has zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, neglect, exploitation, racism or discrimination in any form. We are committed to maintaining a culture of safeguarding through strong governance, effective policies and procedures, ongoing staff training and a shared commitment to protecting children and young people.

We recognise the importance of listening to and valuing the voices of children and young people and are committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming environments where every child is treated with dignity and respect. Particular attention is given to ensuring the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and those from diverse backgrounds.

All employees, volunteers, contractors and leaders share responsibility for promoting and maintaining child safe environments. Staff are expected to uphold the College's Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy, Child Safe Code of Conduct, student protection responsibilities and all legislative and regulatory child safety obligations, including mandatory reporting requirements.

Applicants for positions at St James Lutheran College must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and wellbeing, appropriate professional boundaries, and the capacity to contribute positively to a child-safe and culturally safe organisational culture.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

780 Students
53 TeachingStaff
36 Non-Teaching Staff

St James Lutheran College is situated in beautiful Hervey Bay only 290kms North of Brisbane and has aP-12 enrolment of over 780 students and with a Kindergarten currently serving over 80 families. We are a caring community offering affordable quality Christian education in an innovative, growing school environment.