Teacher | Ipswich Campus

YMCA Brisbane; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax‑free salary packaging

Non-term time

PD & Planning days

Gym membership

Private health insurance discount

Employee Assistance Program

Counselling

Job summary

Y Schools Queensland Ipswich Campus is seeking a passionate Teacher on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team in Ipswich. You will deliver engaging academic and wellbeing programs, support vocational training, and help lead a nurturing, student‑centred campus.

You will hold a relevant University degree and QCT registration, with First Aid and CPR qualifications, and you will apply inclusive teaching practices, using learning technologies to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• University degree and QCT registration
• First Aid and CPR qualifications
• Ability to plan and prepare teaching and learning programs for diverse learners
• Inclusive teaching practices and use of learning technologies
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

Responsibilities

• Delivering academic and wellbeing programs to students.
• Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students; and
• Support the Head of Campus/School in the operation of the campus to achieve educational, wellbeing and vocational objectives.
• Create a nurturing and supportive learning environment which is learner focused, safe, supportive and aligned to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with like-minded peers to plan, write and deliver structured lessons that differentiate and personalise the learning for each student.
• Assess and provide meaningful and supportive feedback and report on student learning.
• Supporting young people with diverse learning and support needs, including disabilities, behavioural challenges, ASD, ADHD/ADD, and mental health needs
• Support our young people to know success!

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Queensland College of Teachers Registration

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certification

Tools

Learning technologies

Job description

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Y Schools Queensland Ipswich Campus are recruiting a Teacher on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team based in Ipswich

Join our team as a passionate Teacher to help young people with diverse backgrounds reach their potential. Here at Y Schools, teaching is more than delivering curriculum. It’s about connection, growth and changing young lives. A full wrap around support of leadership, supportive team and peers will allow you to make an ever-lasting impact.

What will my time look like?

• Delivering academic and wellbeing programs to students.
• Support the delivery of vocational training programs offered to students; and
• Support the Head of Campus/School in the operation of the campus to achieve educational, wellbeing and vocational objectives.
• Create a nurturing and supportive learning environment which is learner focused, safe, supportive and aligned to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with like-minded peers to plan, write and deliver structured lessons that differentiate and personalise the learning for each student.
• Assess and provide meaningful and supportive feedback and report on student learning.
• Supporting young people with diverse learning and support needs, including disabilities, behavioural challenges, ASD, ADHD/ADD, and mental health needs
• Support our young people to know success!

Am I a good match?

• Hold a relevant University degree, current Queensland College of Teachers Registration,
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Qualifications
• Apply appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students who are at risk of disengaging from education
• Implement effective, inclusive teaching practices, including the use of learning technologies and assessment, to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Communicate effectively with students using strong interpersonal skills and implement behaviour management strategies that support a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
• We invest in multi-disciplinary teams and work well together to support the students and each other, while working differently and thinking beyond traditional methods.
• Increased non-term time for our teaching team and more student free days in comparison to standard school environments.
• Reduced classroom contact hours compared to traditional schools and all meetings held in school hours.
• Non-term time for all school roles!

Here’s what on offer?

• Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment.
• More non-contact time
• Up to 30 Student-Free Days for PD & Planning
• Youth Workers in Every Class
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Free gym membership which includes our very cool fitness classes
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

Y Schools Queensland has been recognised as one of The Educator’s 5-Star Employers of Choice for 2026, recognising its commitment to a workplace where educators feel supported, valued and empowered. The award is based on anonymous employee feedback across culture, professional development, benefits, and diversity and inclusion, with only organisations achieving a satisfaction rating of 75% or higher receiving this distinction .

More about the role and Y Schools!

At Y Schools Queensland we have a vision where our young people leave school empowered to be independent, courageous and resilient to achieve lifelong wellbeing.

Our mission is that Y Schools Queensland is where hope meets possibility, where everyone is seen, heard, and belongs. Our agile and responsive approach to education gives students not just knowledge, it empowers students to overcome challenges and embrace life-changing opportunities. At Y Schools Queensland, wellbeing is personal, pathways are unique, and every step leads toward a brighter future!

Central to realising this vision is our Thrive Model, a signature strength of our schools that guides everything we do. Embedded in connection, care and capability, it shapes our approach to wellbeing, learning and belonging.

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates who don’t have an exemption, must have or obtain a working with children check.

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment