<p><strong>Several P-5 Primary Classroom Teacher Positions</strong></p> <p>We invite dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to express their interest in permanent and contract teaching positions for 2026. If you are an educator with a passion for nurturing young minds and a knack for creating vibrant and engaging learning experiences, we are eager to hear from you.</p> <p>Our ideal candidates will have rich backgrounds in primary education and are poised to foster a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.</p> <p><strong>Successful applicants must be available to commence from Monday 19th January 2026 for Induction.</strong></p> <p><strong>Mission Statement</strong></p> <p><i>Good Shepherd Lutheran College exists to provide quality Christian education in a caring environment.</i></p> <p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p>Good Shepherd is a co-educational Prep to Year 12 Lutheran College that serves the families of the breathtakingly beautiful Noosa district on the Sunshine Coast.&nbsp; Centrally located 130kms from the Brisbane CBD, Good Shepherd Lutheran College is situated on a 9.5 hectare campus. The College has a total enrolment of approximately&nbsp;1130 students.&nbsp; Our College is part of the ministry of The Lutheran Church in Queensland and has strong ties to the Noosa Lutheran Parish.&nbsp; Good Shepherd has built a recognised record of both academic success and Christian care.</p> <p><strong>A Partnership</strong></p> <p>Our success at Good Shepherd can be attributed to our students, their parents or care givers and our team of talented and dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff all working to support the individual academic and welfare needs of each student.&nbsp; In our holistic approach to students we value equity, diversity, individuality and multiculturalism.&nbsp; We strive to inspire and enable our young people to make a positive contribution to their community.</p> <p><strong>Our Curriculum</strong></p> <p>Our curriculum provides a broad range of subjects and promotes innovation and excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care.</p> <p>Good Shepherd has a Junior, Middle and Senior Years organisation reflective of student needs at a particular age.&nbsp; Students benefit from comprehensive contemporary P-12 learning programs that are developmentally linked for smooth transition across each stage of schooling.</p> <p><strong>Commitment to our Staff</strong></p> <p>At Good Shepherd Lutheran College, we believe it essential to invest in the knowledge, skills and wellbeing of our staff and so make time for regular professional development. We genuinely encourage and enjoy the sense of community that exists amongst the employees of the College.</p> <p><strong>KEY SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p> <p>1. Demonstrated specific expertise and teaching experience in the Primary Years;</p> <p>2. Demonstrated skills in and understanding of the development and implementation of units of work; including the use of documented planning and assessment procedures to ensure high standards of learning occur;</p> <p>3. Demonstrated understanding of managing student behavioural needs;</p> <p>4. Demonstrated ability to relate to the College community in a positive, respectful and supportive manner, maintaining confidentiality and upholding the values of the College;</p> <p>5.&nbsp;An understanding of the individual needs of students and demonstrated skills&nbsp;in meeting these in the context of the classroom and in pastoral care;</p> <p>&nbsp;6. Commitment to Christian Education and support of College ethos.</p>