Senior English Teacher

Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, at Annandale and North Shore.

Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1400 students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students.

As one of the eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior English Teacher who believes that great English teaching is about far more than exams and essays. It's about helping young people find their voice, think critically, engage with ideas, and develop the communication skills that will serve them for life.

This is an opportunity for a highly capable educator to make a significant contribution to a thriving English department, while also shaping curriculum, mentoring colleagues, and driving outstanding classroom practice.

As a Senior English Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, rigorous and contemporary English programs across secondary year levels.
• Foster a classroom culture where curiosity, discussion and intellectual risk-taking are encouraged.
• Support students to achieve strong academic outcomes while nurturing a genuine appreciation for literature and language.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment design and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support less experienced teachers, sharing expertise and modelling best practice.
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school community.

You can download a full position description here.

You are an accomplished educator who combines subject expertise with the ability to build meaningful connections with students.

• Relevant teaching qualifications and QCT registration.
• Significant experience teaching secondary English.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum and assessment requirements.
• A proven ability to achieve excellent student outcomes.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute beyond your own classroom.
• A commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

• Competitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Annual flu vaccination program.
• Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
• Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period.
• Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
• Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
• Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.

Enquiries, in the first instance, should be directed to: ***email_hidden***. Please note, this email address is for inquiries only - all applications must be lodged via the careers page on our website.

Please apply via the careers page on our website. Applications should be received no later than 31 August 2026, however the position may close earlier if suitable applicants are found.

Townsville Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the School’s child‑safe values, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with the School’s child‑safety policies and procedures. Appointment to this role is subject to appropriate child‑safety screening - including Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Check - where applicable, in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. The School adopts a rigorous and proactive approach to safeguarding and undertakes comprehensive pre-employment screening to ensure the suitability of all personnel. These processes include, but are not limited to, reference verification, identity confirmation, qualification validation, and professional registration checks.

Our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available at: Policies & School Handbook | Townsville Grammar School