senior english teacher

The School

Randstad Education is partnering with a distinguished, highly academic Independent All-Boys School located in Ipswich, Queensland. We are seeking an exceptional Senior English Teacher for a Term 1, 2027 start.

Renowned for its tradition of academic excellence and strong community ethos, this school offers a structured, supportive environment where young men thrive. With small class sizes averaging just 16 students, teachers are empowered to deliver deep, high-impact instruction. The English department boasts a highly experienced, collaborative, and welcoming team working alongside an inspiring Head of Department who maintains high standards for academic achievement and teaching quality.

The Role

This position is primarily available on a full-time basis, though a 0.8 FTE load will be considered for the right educator. You will focus on delivering rigorous senior English programmes across Years 10–12.

• Teach Senior English, Literature, and English Literature Extension utilising a comprehensive, well-structured pre-planned curriculum.

• Deliver engaging and challenging academic lessons tailored to small class sizes (~16 students), driving higher-order thinking and literary analysis.

• Work closely within a tight-knit, highly experienced faculty to uphold exemplary standards and foster student success.

• Enrich the broader school culture by contributing to one extra-curricular activity per year.

Successful Candidate Profile

• QCT registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to 2027 start).

• Current full Australian working rights are essential.

• English as a primary teaching method, ideally with demonstrated experience teaching Senior English, Literature, and Literature Extension (Australian-trained graduate teachers with strong subject mastery are also encouraged to apply).

• A strong track record of professional stability and commitment in past roles.

• High standards of professional practice, dynamic subject passion, and a commitment to boys' education.

Benefits

• $93,000 – $132,000 + Superannuation (commensurate with experience).

• Unusually small class sizes (~16 students), enabling tailored instruction and manageable feedback loads.

• 25% tuition fee discount for children of staff members.

• Fully pre-planned curriculum provided, allowing you to focus on classroom engagement and relationship-building.

• Potential relocation assistance available for suitable non-local or interstate candidates.

• Open to full-time or 0.8 FTE arrangements.

Contact

Mike Karpathios | 0497 285 *** | ***************@randstad.com.au

Safeguarding Children & Young People

Randstad Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All Applicants are required to provide a valid state based Working with Children’s Check which is thoroughly screened. In some circumstances, a Federal Police Check and an International Police Clearance is also required. Your consultant will be able to advise if this is applicable to you. Lastly, references are conducted in relation to the applicant’s interactions with children using an online platform that has an inbuilt fraud alert. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.