Secondary Teacher - Business (Ability to Teach Accounting)

The Rockhampton Grammar School; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockhampton Grammar School in Rockhampton, Queensland, seeks a dedicated Secondary Business Teacher specializing in Accounting to commence in 2027. The role sits in the School's Business Department within a renowned independent day and boarding school with strong regional standing.

Applicants should be experienced educators who value academic excellence, student engagement and contemporary teaching practices, with Accounting capability highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across Years 7–12.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum programmes aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
• Create engaging learning experiences and a positive classroom environment.
• Set and review student learning goals and adapt curriculum accordingly.
• Reflect on teaching practice and participate in professional learning.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

Skills

Years 7-12 teaching

Accounting knowledge

Job description

Secondary Teacher - Business (Ability to Teach Accounting)

The Rockhampton Grammar School – Rockhampton QLD

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Secondary Business Teacher to join our Business Department, commencing in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about Business, academic excellence and student engagement. Applicants with the ability to teach Accounting will be highly regarded.

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the forefront schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 145 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

As part of our teaching team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

POSITION TITLE:Secondary Teacher - Business (Accounting)

DEPARTMENT:Secondary

CLASSIFICATION: Permanent, Full-Time

REPORTS TO:Head of Department: Business

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement curriculum programmes that embrace School's Learning Framework;
• Create an engaging learning experience and positive classroom environment that enhances student learning, engagement, growth and achievement;
• Establish and review students' learning goals/outcomes and modify curriculum programmes accordingly;
• Continuously reflect on teaching practices and fully participates in the School's Personal Learning Programme;
• Build relationships and share teaching insights with colleagues in order to coordinate activities for students;
• Demonstrate expertise in your teaching discipline and a commitment to contemporary teaching practice;
• Communicate with parents about student learning;
• Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to professional development;
• Contribute to the School and wider community through involvement in co-curricular activities;
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience teaching across a range subjects, preferably across Years 7-12;
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements;
• A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, learning and assessment;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students and parents;
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills to react quickly in challenging situations;
• A commitment to using data and evidence to inform teaching and improve student outcomes;

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
• Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
• Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
• Maintain valid "working with children" documentation;
• Undergo periodic "national criminal history record" checks;
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a "Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check" where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

• Registration with Queensland College of Teachers;

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements