Secondary Teacher (Mathematics)

Padua College Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation contribution

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Padua College Brisbane is seeking a full-time Secondary Teacher for a 12-month contract starting in Term One, 2027. The successful candidate will teach Senior Mathematical Methods, with consideration given to those who can also teach Specialist Mathematics.

We offer a Catholic school environment with a focus on inclusive education, professional development, and a supportive teaching culture. Applicants must hold Queensland teaching registration and Catholic School accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent is required.
• Current Queensland Teacher Registration is required.
• Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School is required.
• Demonstrate dedication to the profession of education.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and ethos of the College through active classroom participation and by modelling appropriate standards of behaviour.
• Maintain a positive and effective learning environment through well-prepared and varied lessons that cater to a range of student abilities and interests.
• Set a challenging and realistic program of student homework.
• Provide prompt and thorough feedback on student work submitted for marking and supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Current Queensland Teacher Registration

Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School

Job description

Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1,500 boys.

We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.

About the Role

Our teachers play an integral role in delivering dynamic, innovative pedagogy that inspires and engages learners, promoting a positive culture of inclusiveness, personalisation and care.

We are seeking a full-time Secondary Teacher to join the College on a 12-month contract, commencing in Term One, 2027, the successful candidate will be able to teach Senior Mathematical Methods, with the ability to teach Specialist Mathematics considered highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Promote the mission and ethos of the College through active classroom participation and by modelling appropriate standards of behaviour.
• Maintain a positive and effective learning environment through well-prepared and varied lessons that cater to a range of student abilities and interests.
• Set a challenging and realistic program of student homework.
• Provide prompt and thorough feedback on student work submitted for marking and supervision.

To review the full Position Description click here, or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website.

Why work for us?

As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

• Inclusive and Flexible Environment:We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional Development:We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
• Collaborative Culture:Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12.75% superannuation contribution.
• Salary packaging options.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
• Current Queensland Teacher Registration.
• Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School.
• Demonstrate dedication to the profession of education.

Candidates must submit their applications by 8am Friday 20 November 2026.

Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone’s responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.