Teacher - Secondary English

Sheldon College

Sheldon, QLD 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 November 2025


We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be responsible for delivering a cutting-edge English curriculum.

<ul> <li>Industry leading benefits package</li> <li>Excellent resources and development opportunities</li> <li>Staff wellness programs and wellness committee</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher to join our dedicated team.&nbsp;You will be responsible for delivering a cutting-edge English curriculum at Sheldon College. Working with&nbsp;a passionate team of dedicated educators, your goal will be to enhance the capabilities of&nbsp;students within the English and Languages Education Faculty (teaching Years 7 - 10 ACARA English, with&nbsp;Years 11 and 12 QCAA English and/or Literature experience, as desired).</p> <p>This is a Permanent role commencing Term 1, 2026.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why work at Sheldon College?</strong></p> <p>Sheldon College has proudly been named an<strong> Employer of Choice in Education for 2025</strong>, a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that <strong>People Make the Difference</strong>, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.</p> <p>Our leading, comprehensive benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Above Award remuneration.</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.</li> <li>College-paid Parental Leave.</li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.</li> <li>Corporate discounts including Health Insurance, Gym and Optometry.</li> <li>Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College.</li> <li>Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.</li> <li>Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program.</li> <li>Funded Professional Development with supported release time.</li> <li>Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage, Skin Checks, Flu Vacc and body scans.</li> <li>Coffee &amp; Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches.</li> <li>Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk.<br><br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications majoring in English curriculum;&nbsp;</li> <li>Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT);</li> <li>Ability to plan and deliver exceptional teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of&nbsp;students in English according to ACARA and QCAA curriculum;</li> <li>Experience and knowledge in preparing students for External Examinations;<br> Knowledge of QCAA accreditation in the QCE processes (i.e. Endorsement, Confirmation);</li> <li>Passion for quality learning and teaching, and the ability to translate this into a challenging learning&nbsp;environment with strong student engagement and excellent academic outcomes;</li> <li>Ability to create a safe, secure learning environment in which trust is fostered, individual differences are&nbsp;respected and valued, and students are encouraged to be risk takers and self-directed learners;</li> <li>Capacity for reflection and self-directed learning with a commitment to continuously improve&nbsp;teaching practices;</li> <li>Ability to apply creative and innovative practices and processes in education and digital platform tools to&nbsp;support student learning;</li> <li>Strong team orientation with a willingness to contribute and collaborate;<br> Ability to establish effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues and partnerships within&nbsp;the wider community;</li> <li>High standards of personal integrity and professionalism.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sheldon College&nbsp;</strong>is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic,&nbsp;sporting and cultural arenas with access to&nbsp;state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to&nbsp;provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of&nbsp;<strong>Love,&nbsp;Laughter and Learning.</strong><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId=106616">Job Description</a></li> </ul>