Teacher - Humanities and IB DP Global Politics

Somerville House; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IBDP professional development

Culture of Care framework

Professional learning investment

Job summary

Somerville House in Brisbane is seeking an engaging teacher for Middle Years Humanities and IB DP Global Politics. You will inspire curiosity, foster international-mindedness and support student progress within a collaborative academic team.

The ideal candidate holds QCT registration, strong Australian Curriculum knowledge, and the ability to teach IB DP Global Politics, plus senior QCE subjects. A commitment to inquiry, wellbeing and the School’s faith-based ethos is valued.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum for Middle Years Humanities.
• Capacity to teach IB DP Global Politics.
• Understanding of IB educational philosophy and inquiry-based teaching.
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and academically rigorous lessons in Middle Years Humanities and IB DP Global Politics.
• Foster inquiry, international-mindedness and respectful consideration of diverse perspectives.
• Use evidence-informed teaching, assessment and feedback to support student progress.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to student wellbeing and the wider life of the School.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

IB DP Global Politics

Inquiry-based teaching

Australian Curriculum knowledge

Middle Years Humanities

QCE/Ancient History or Geography

Education

Queensland College of Teachers registration

tertiary qualifications

IB DP knowledge

Job description

Teacher - Humanities and IB DP Global Politics

At Somerville House, we empower students to be architects of their futures. As a leading day and boarding school for girls, we are proud of our strong academic tradition and even prouder of the confident, capable and compassionate young women we support through their learning journey.

Somerville House is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable teacher to teach Middle Years Humanities and IB Diploma Programme Global Politics.

This is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, develop critical thinking and help students understand the issues shaping their world, within a collaborative and supportive academic team.

Why Join Us?

Somerville House is a vibrant, future-focused school located in the heart of Brisbane, offering outstanding education from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Our students thrive in a dynamic learning environment where academic care, wellbeing and opportunity sit at the centre of all we do.

Somerville House is a school where innovation and tradition go hand in hand. With a strong record of academic achievement and a clear commitment to future-focused learning, we offer a dynamic environment where educators are supported to grow, contribute and thrive.

With the introduction of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Somerville House is the only girls’ school in Queensland to offer the IBDP, giving students the choice of either the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This distinctive offering reflects our commitment to meaningful choice, academic excellence and globally recognised pathways.

In this position you will:

• Deliver engaging and academically rigorous lessons in Middle Years Humanities and IB DP Global Politics.
• Foster inquiry, international-mindedness and respectful consideration of diverse perspectives.
• Use evidence-informed teaching, assessment and feedback to support student progress.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to student wellbeing and the wider life of the School.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum for Middle Years Humanities.
• Relevant subject knowledge and the capacity to teach IB DP Global Politics.
• An understanding of the IB educational philosophy and a commitment to inquiry and student-centred teaching.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A commitment to student wellbeing and the School’s Christian ethos.
• Experience teaching IB DP Global Politics.
• Qualifications and capacity to teach senior QCE Ancient History, Modern History or Geography.
• Capacity and willingness to act as an IB DP Extended Essay Supervisor.

What We Offer

• A high-performing academic team driven by excellence, intellectual curiosity and care.
• A warm, collegial staff culture aligned with the Somerville House Culture of Care framework.
• A strong commitment to professional learning, including ongoing investment in IBDP professional development, as we continue to grow our dual QCE-IBDP pathway.
• The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the continued development of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Somerville House.
• A community where staff and students are known, supported and encouraged to thrive.

At Somerville House, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where students are respected,protectedand empowered. We seek staff who actively support and uphold our commitment to child safety and whodemonstrateappropriate behavioursand professional boundaries at all times.

Employment Classification

The salary and conditions of employment for Academic staff are in accordance with the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) Enterprise Agreement 2025, as varied or replaced from time-to-time.

Please refer to the School’s website for the Teacher - Humanities and IB DP Global Politics Position Description, which outlines the application process.

Applications for this position close at 4:00pm, Monday, 16 November 2026.

Somerville House reserve the right to contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date to schedule an interview.

About Us

Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Pre-Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving high standards in personal care and individual attention within the school community.

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.