Join a community where faith forms the foundation of everything that we do — nurturing hearts, inspiring minds and shaping people of good character.

Josiah College is seeking an exceptional Senior School Teacher to join our amazing community on a part-time basis, teaching English and Humanities 3 days per week from January to December 2026.

About Josiah College

Josiah is a multi-denominational Christian school in Carrara, Gold Coast, that nurtures, inspires and enables students to flourish. Our Autism-friendly setting provides the framework for students on the Autism Spectrum to access the Australian Curriculum with unique support and individualised learning programs.

Our Josiah Compass guides and informs all areas of our practice to underpin our values and our pastoral care. We strive to provide the opportunity for social, educational and vocational pathways for students on the Autism Spectrum. The learning for these students will be delivered primarily in a specialist setting on campus, with the opportunity to access the community and vocational training centres over the course of the senior years. Senior students work towards achieving a QCE upon graduation.

Our staff work together to assist our students in achieving success. This involves building strong respectful relationships with students while utilising behaviour management techniques to maintain the expectations of the classroom. It also involves working closely with educational assistants and utilising their abilities in the classroom to support the students.

We look for staff who demonstrate excellence in their field, who are prepared to commit wholeheartedly to the values and ethos of the College, and who confess to a personal Christian faith.

Why Join Us? 

Josiah College is a warm, welcoming community of talented, purpose-driven educators and support staff. We are committed to hiring new team members who demonstrate excellence in their chosen field, who are prepared to commit wholeheartedly to the values and ethos of our College and who confess to a personal Christian faith.

We believe in the transformative power of education, and the importance of fostering a caring, faith-based community and creating a sense of belonging and inspiring thoughtful engagement with the world.

What we Offer

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities
• Be part of a caring faith-based community and make a meaningful impact 
• A focus on well-being - Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programs available
• A commitment to excellence – academic, sporting, arts and culture
• World-class facilities and learning spaces
• Onsite cafe serving barista coffee and food.
• Staff access to gym and fitness facilities
• Live and work on the Gold Coast

Secondary Teacher – English and Humanities 

Josiah College is a multi-denominational Christian school in Carrara, Gold Coast, that nurtures, inspires and enables students to flourish. Our autism-friendly setting provides the framework for students on the autism spectrum to access the Australian Curriculum with unique support and individualised learning programs. Our Josiah Compass guides and informs all areas of our practice to underpin our values and our pastoral care. We strive to provide the opportunity for social, educational and vocational pathways for students on the autism spectrum. The learning for these students will be delivered primarily in a specialist setting on campus, with the opportunity to access the community and vocational training centres over the course of the senior years.

Our staff work together to assist our students in achieving success. This involves building strong respectful relationships with students while utilising behaviour management techniques to maintain the expectations of the classroom. It also involves working closely with educational assistants and utilising their abilities in the classroom to support the students.
We look for staff who demonstrate excellence in their field, who are prepared to commit wholeheartedly to the values and ethos of the College, and who confess to a personal Christian faith.

We are looking for a self-motivated and engaged individual to support our Secondary School, teaching English and Humanities predominantly in Years 8-10.

The candidate requires: current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. Experience in teaching English and Humanities is also required.

The role will be Part Time, 3 days per week (0.6FTE), Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with a one-year contract for 2026. 
 

Selection Criteria

Please include examples or scenarios and experiences to prove capacity and skills referred to below:

1.    Selection Criteria 
An outline of your experience working in a specialised education setting, in learning support, or experience in behaviour management.

2.    Selection Criteria 
An outline of your experience teaching secondary years, with a focus on Humanities and English.

3.    Selection Criteria 
Please provide a statement of the ways you might see Christianity being incorporated into daily routines and experiences to enhance student well-being.

The application close date is 5:00pm on the 30th January 2026. 

Position Description

Position Overview 
 

The purpose of this role is to deliver engaging, individualised learning programs that support students on the autism spectrum to grow academically, socially, and spiritually within a Christ-centred environment.

Grounded in the belief that every student is uniquely created in the image of God, the teacher designs and implements differentiated programs in English and Humanities that nurture communication skills, critical thinking, creativity, and an understanding of the world and their place within it.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and allied health professionals, the teacher fosters a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment where students are encouraged to achieve personal success, develop confidence, and experience the joy of learning.

In this role, you will: 

•    Develop, plan, implement and evaluate curriculum and teaching plans, with lessons designed to meet the differentiated learning needs of the students
•    Utilise your behaviour management experience to provide a safe and respectful learning environment for students on the autism spectrum
•    Provide engaging and differentiated lessons that support both learning and sensory needs
•    Work in a team of educators that are passionate about their role in the lives of these students

Accountability & Reporting Lines 

This position reports directly to the Dean of Senior Years, the Head of Josiah College and ultimately to the Principal. 

Occupational Requirements & Qualifications 

The successful applicant must have: 
•    Current QCT Registration 
•    Meet the requirements of the QCT and AITSL Standards 
•    Experience teaching English and Humanities subjects in a Senior School setting. 
•    A demonstrated capacity to differentiate teaching and learning to support students with varying abilities and learning profiles.

Personal Attributes 

Every College employee must demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and are to be regularly involved with a local Christian Church. Traditional Christian values must be lived out and exhibited daily, showing consistency with our College Statement of Faith. 

The successful applicant must:

•    Be a regular attendee of a local Christian church.
•    Be willing and committed to know the organisation and support the mission and vision; 
•    Be committed to the role and fully understand the desired outcomes.
•    Be people oriented; able to accept and relate well to others, be approachable and supportive, able to build effective, professional relationships.
•    Have the ability to accept authority and carry out directives.
•    Maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm; remain consistently positive and optimistic with work tasks, relationships, decisions and processes.
•    Possess excellent communication skills; be proficient in both verbal and written communication.
•    Be self-motivated, able to show initiative, think critically and problem solve; take responsibility for originating tasks, new ideas and methods, have the ability to think and act without being prompted.
•    Be honest; consistently speak the truth and encourage others to do the same.
•    Be persistent; follow through strongly to completion despite setbacks or obstacles.
•    Have the ability to work in a team; effectively cooperate with others and contribute in the performance of shared tasks.
•    Be reliable and dedicated; meet timeframes, consistently work hard, contribute in ways to help others.
•    Have a commitment to ongoing learning; remain open to new ways of doing things, accept constructive feedback and pursue personal development opportunities and goals.
•    Be organised, accurate and work well under pressure; able to complete tasks to an excellent standard in good time without becoming overloaded or ineffective when the pressure is high.

Skills & Competencies

The successful applicant must:

• Have an understanding of the philosophy of Christian Education and ability to translate it into practice in the classroom, playground, office and staffroom.
• High level of inter-relational skills, including communication skills and ability to motivate and inspire students, develop good working relations with parents and work as a member of a team.
• Have demonstrated experience in working with students with diverse learning needs, including those on the autism spectrum.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current educational trends.
• Ability to plan (and regularly evaluate) an interesting, sequential, developmental and enjoyable teaching program.
• Exhibit diligence and commitment to all aspects of employment including areas such as professional presentation and behaviour, observing confidentiality expectations, approach to and completion of tasks within required timeframes.
• Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office products, together with any other software, hardware and technology in common use throughout the College.
• Commitment to ongoing personal growth and development and a willingness to learn, including in areas of information technology.
• Be familiar with and meet expectation of all College policies including Work Health & Safety, Employment Policy, Child Protection Policy etc published on the College intranet.
• Be familiar with and meet the expectation of the Disability Standards of Education (2005) and The Disability Discrimination Act (1992).
• Have the ability to encourage, nurture and inspire students to be all they can be and to discover the unique greatness that lies within themselves.
• Hold student well-being and relationships as core to learning.

For more information, please see the employment pack here on the Emmanuel College Careers website: https://www.emmanuel.qld.edu.au/careers/#available-positions