Teacher - Secondary English & Literature
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 7 June 2026
Secondary English and Literature teacher role at a high-performing independent College, commencing Term 3, 2026.
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<li>Employer of Choice in Education for 2025</li>
<li>Excellent resources and development opportunities</li>
<li>Comprehensive wellbeing and family-friendly benefits</li>
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<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>We are seeking to appoint a Secondary English teacher, with a preference for candidates experienced in teaching Senior English & Senior Literature.</p>
<p>In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning programs within the English faculty, working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team of educators. You will contribute to a contemporary and engaging curriculum, supporting students to develop strong literacy, analytical and critical thinking skills, while achieving high academic outcomes.</p>
<p>You will utilise evidence-based teaching strategies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, reflection and professional growth.</p>
<p>This role includes a strong commitment to student safety and wellbeing, ensuring all practices align with the College’s Child Protection policies, duty of care obligations and relevant legislative requirements.</p>
<p>This role commences Term 3, 2026.</p>
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<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 benefits include:</p>
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<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 and Optometry</li>
<li>Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College</li>
<li>Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches</li>
<li>Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk</li>
<li>Funded Professional Development with supported release time</li>
<li>Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program</li>
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Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.</p>
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<p><strong>About you</strong></p>
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<li>Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications in English</li>
<li>Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging and effective teaching and learning programs in Secondary English</li>
<li>Experience teaching or capacity to teach Senior English or Literature</li>
<li>Strong understanding of ACARA and QCAA curriculum requirements</li>
<li>Ability to differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs</li>
<li>Experience using a range of assessment strategies to inform teaching and improve student outcomes</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues</li>
<li>A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a team environment</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice</li>
<li>A warm, professional and student-centred approach</li>
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<p><br><br><strong>Child Safety and Wellbeing</strong></p>
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<li><strong> </strong>Demonstrated understanding of child safety, wellbeing and duty of care responsibilities</li>
<li>Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students</li>
<li>Ability to uphold and implement the College’s Student Safety and Wellbeing policies</li>
<li>Ability to apply a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach in all child wellbeing activities and child safety matters</li>
<li>Completion of mandatory Child Protection training prior to undertaking duties</li>
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<p><strong>About Us </strong></p>
<p><strong>Sheldon College</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, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.</p>
<p>Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member of our team plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of <strong>Love, Laughter and Learning.</strong></p>
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<p>To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. </p>
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