Secondary Teacher (Spanish or Japanese)

Join Our Secondary Team – Inspire and Empower Young People!

You Will Love Working With Us

At Westside, we are committed to ensuring every student feels cared for, experiences a strong sense of belonging, and is empowered to achieve their full potential.

Your Opportunity

Are you a passionate Secondary Teacher who is committed to inspiring young people and creating engaging learning experiences?

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Secondary Teacher – Spanish or Japanese to join our team in a permanent, full-time position, teaching students across Years 7 to 12.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and collaborative Secondary team while delivering high-quality teaching and learning, with a particular focus on Spanish or Japanese.

Your Role

• Deliver engaging and effective learning programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Teach Spanish or Japanese across relevant Secondary year levels
• Monitor student learning and provide targeted support, feedback and assessment
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and well-managed learning environment
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with a passionate and supportive teaching and leadership team
• Contribute to the broader life of the College
• Participate in a spiritually vibrant culture aligned with the College’s Christian mission and values

About You

You will bring a genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to supporting young people to learn, grow and achieve their potential.

You will have:

• A practising Christian faith and the ability to actively support and promote the College’s Christian ethos
• Demonstrated ability to teach Spanish or Japanese within a Secondary school setting
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and contemporary assessment practices
• Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• A Bachelor of Education or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

Why Join Us

• Permanent, full-time employment to start in 2027
• Opportunity to develop a new languages program!
• A positive and inclusive school community
• Leadership that values staff wellbeing, professional growth and innovation

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
• A current resume, including contact details for:
• two professional referees; and
• one referee who can speak to your alignment with the College’s Christian ethos, preferably a pastor or minister

If you are passionate about Spanish or Japanese, Secondary education and inspiring young people, we would love to hear from you.