Teacher

Carinity; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carinity Education – Southside is seeking a compassionate Teacher to join our school community in Sunnybank. You will develop and deliver quality teaching and support programs for students, building positive relationships and helping achieve personal and academic goals.

This role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, commencing in 2027, with a focus on modelling youth and delivering engaging, Project Based Learning aligned lessons.

Qualifications

• Must hold current QLD Teacher Registration.
• Experience supporting marginalised youth and those affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences.
• Experience teaching Junior and Senior Humanities and Early Childhood Studies.
• Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Suitable for Working with Children (Blue Card).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices or willingness to learn.
• TAE certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences through Project Based Learning, planned lessons and effective classroom management.
• Develop and implement ILPs, ensuring behavioural and educational needs are met and progress is monitored.
• Build strong relationships and provide student support, modelling positive behavior and supporting wellbeing.
• Manage student behaviour effectively, using proactive strategies in classrooms and supervision to maintain safety and engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Organised

Adaptable

Proactive

Student support

Education

QLD Teacher Registration

Support for marginalised youth & ACE survivors

Junior & Senior Humanities / Early Childhood Studies

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Working with Children / Blue Card

Trauma-informed practices knowledge or willingness to learn

TAE certificate advantageous

Job description

Shape futures, inspire young minds, and make a lasting impact at Carinity Education – Southside.

• Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of young people?
• Teach and inspire students through engaging lessons
• Full-time position available | Commencing 2027

About The Role

Join a mission driven Christian organisation that’s making a real difference in the lives of young people. Conveniently based in Sunnybank, you’ll enjoy a well-connected location surrounded by great local amenities and a vibrant community.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Teacher to join our Carinity school community. As a Teacher, you will develop and deliver quality, innovative teaching, and support programs for students, building positive relationships with all students and providing assistance in achievement of students’ personal and academic goals. For this role, it is required to undertake Teacher’s work in ways that provides a role model for youth in the everyday life of the campus community.

This position requires availability Monday to Friday each week between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM, commencing in 2027.

Your Day-to-day Will Involve

• Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences through Project Based Learning, planned lessons, and effective classroom management tailored to individual student needs.
• Develop and implement (Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), ensuring behavioural and educational needs are met and progress is monitored.
• Build strong relationships and provide student support, demonstrating positive role modelling, guiding behaviour, and supporting wellbeing.
• Manage student behaviour effectively, using proactive strategies in classrooms and during supervision to maintain safety and positive engagement.

About You

You are passionate about supporting youth and their families. You bring empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with students, staff, and external professionals. You are organised, adaptable, and proactive in fostering a safe, supportive, and values-driven school environment.

• Current QLD Teacher Registration
• Experience in providing support and education for marginalised young people and those suffering as a result of Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Demonstrated experience in teaching Junior and Senior Humanities and Early Childhood Studies
• Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• Suitability for Working with Children card (Blue Card)
• Experience and/or knowledge in trauma informed practices in an educational setting or willingness to learn
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) is advantageous

The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team

We’re part of Carinity, a not-for-profit Christian organisation committed to creating communities where people are loved, accepted and supported to reach their full potential. Our special assistance school offers holistic, flexible learning in a supportive environment for students needing a second chance.

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Access to an employee assistance program
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
• On-going professional development and training
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

As part of our commitment to protecting children and young people Carinity complies with Queensland's child safety legislation, including the Reportable Conduct Scheme. Prior to commencement the successful applicant must complete pre-employment screening, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

To View Out Statements Of Commitment Click Here

• Carinity's Statement of Commitment to Children’s Safety and Wellbeing
• Carinity's Statement of Commitment Cultural Safety

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Attachments

• Carinity Education PD - Teacher.docx