ABOUT USIpswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls’ & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students so that they love to learn for life, and lead with grit and grace.  We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.THE ROLE Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to creating a rich, challenging and nurturing learning environment – one that sparks curiosity and supports our students to grow as confident, capable future leaders. As our Junior School continues to evolve and expand, we are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher to join our vibrant learning community on a fixed term basis from September 20206 – December 2027 to replace a staff member while on parental leave.As a classroom Teacher, you will work within an energetic and dedicated team, promote an environment of dynamic, active and challenging learning, use a wide range of teaching strategies to cater for diverse student learning needs and effectively monitor student progress.Key responsibilities include:Deliver teaching and learning programs within the frameworks in place in the SchoolMonitor, evaluate and report on student progress within the relevant curriculum areaMaintain accurate records of student attendance, progress and assessmentTrack and monitor student achievementUse data analysis to inform classroom strategies for student improvementFoster a supportive classroom climate which enhances student growth and confidenceAttend parent teacher meetings, staff and department meetings and other scheduled meetings as requiredPastoral and academic care of studentsParticipate in grounds’ supervision on a regular rostered basisABOUT YOUYou are a high performing and dynamic teacher with relevant experience and qualifications in teaching and learning in a Prep to Year 6 education setting. You’ll bring:Superior knowledge and understanding of the Australian Curriculum to effectively plan and implement unit plansAbility to utilise a wide range of pedagogical approachesAbility to plan, prepare and explicitly teach lessons aligned to unit plans, to meet the specific needs of studentsAbility to design and develop programs to cater to the needs of studentsAbility to instil in students the school values and expectations, and love of learning utilising the schools pastoral care frameworkOutstanding classroom managementRegistration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and unrestricted working rights in Australia WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive remunerationOngoing Professional Development opportunities Discounted school fees for eligible employeesEligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary PackagingCorporate discounts with MedibankAccess to our on-site gym and poolAnnual Flu-vaccinationsFree onsite parkingEmployee Assistance ProgramYOUR APPLICATIONIf this sounds like you, and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, please provide the following information in your application:1.       Curriculum Vitae (over no more than 3 pages)2.       Cover Letter (over no more than 1 page)We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage. Whilst applications must be sent to us by 15 July 2026, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date. Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks, background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection.    AUD Ipswich 4305

Junior School - Teacher

  • Fixed-term opportunity delivering Prep–Year 6 programs
  • Use diverse teaching strategies and data to drive student progress
  • Foster a positive classroom environment and contribute to school community

ABOUT US

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. At Ipswich Girls’ & Junior Grammar School we aim to educate students so that they love to learn for life, and lead with grit and grace.  We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence.

THE ROLE

Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to creating a rich, challenging and nurturing learning environment – one that sparks curiosity and supports our students to grow as confident, capable future leaders. As our Junior School continues to evolve and expand, we are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher to join our vibrant learning community on a fixed term basis from September 20206 – December 2027 to replace a staff member while on parental leave.

As a classroom Teacher, you will work within an energetic and dedicated team, promote an environment of dynamic, active and challenging learning, use a wide range of teaching strategies to cater for diverse student learning needs and effectively monitor student progress.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Deliver teaching and learning programs within the frameworks in place in the School
  • Monitor, evaluate and report on student progress within the relevant curriculum area
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress and assessment
  • Track and monitor student achievement
  • Use data analysis to inform classroom strategies for student improvement
  • Foster a supportive classroom climate which enhances student growth and confidence
  • Attend parent teacher meetings, staff and department meetings and other scheduled meetings as required
  • Pastoral and academic care of students
  • Participate in grounds’ supervision on a regular rostered basis

ABOUT YOU

You are a high performing and dynamic teacher with relevant experience and qualifications in teaching and learning in a Prep to Year 6 education setting. You’ll bring:

  • Superior knowledge and understanding of the Australian Curriculum to effectively plan and implement unit plans
  • Ability to utilise a wide range of pedagogical approaches
  • Ability to plan, prepare and explicitly teach lessons aligned to unit plans, to meet the specific needs of students
  • Ability to design and develop programs to cater to the needs of students
  • Ability to instil in students the school values and expectations, and love of learning utilising the schools pastoral care framework
  • Outstanding classroom management
  • Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) and unrestricted working rights in Australia 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Ongoing Professional Development opportunities 
  • Discounted school fees for eligible employees
  • Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary Packaging
  • Corporate discounts with Medibank
  • Access to our on-site gym and pool
  • Annual Flu-vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employee Assistance Program

YOUR APPLICATION

If this sounds like you, and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, please provide the following information in your application:

1.       Curriculum Vitae (over no more than 3 pages)

2.       Cover Letter (over no more than 1 page)

We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.

Whilst applications must be sent to us by 15 July 2026, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks, background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection.