Teacher - Secondary

Your impact is seen and valued, shaping student confidence, engagement and real pathways toward a brighter future.

• We want you – full time, part time and casual positions available
• Classroom support allows you to make a personal difference for each student
• Teach and inspire - it’s not just about showing up, it’s about making a difference

Create a supportive and structured environment for young people who may not have thrived in traditional mainstream settings. Our approach is personalised, flexible and relationship-driven, ensuring each student is known, understood and supported to succeed. When you join our close-knit, community-focused team, you are not just stepping into a classroom, you’re becoming part of a collaborative network of educators and youth support professionals who work together to achieve meaningful outcomes.

In this setting, your contribution is visible, valued and impactful, with real opportunities to influence student engagement, confidence and future pathways.

• Delivering engaging, real world learning experiences aligned with the curriculum
• Building strong, trusted relationships with students, encouraging them to achieve personal wellbeing and academic goals
• Working collaboratively with youth workers, parents and support staff to deliver trauma informed learning plans and support
• Providing guidance and role modelling, with a focus on unconditional positive regard for students and peers
• Supporting wellbeing and learning attending weekly outings and school events

We’re looking for an educator who builds genuine, respectful connections across the whole school community, with students, colleagues, families and support teams. You will lead with empathy and a relationship-first mindset, creating a safe and supportive environment where young people feel understood, valued and empowered to grow.

In addition,

• Registered Teacher within Queensland, with relevant tertiary qualifications in Education
• A flexible educator, confident teaching across multiple subjects/disciplines
• Experience working holistically with the whole student
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

We’re part of Carinity, a not-for-profit Christian organisation committed to creating communities where people are loved, accepted and supported to reach their full potential. Our special assistance school offers trauma informed learning in a supportive environment for students needing a school that understands their individual needs and seeks to support from the heart.

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Access to an employee assistance program
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
• On-going professional development and training
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

Carinity Education Gladstone is an independent secondary school catering for Years 7–12, supporting students who have not thrived in traditional mainstream environments. We provide a structured, yet flexible learning setting designed to meet individual needs, empowering young people to re-engage with their education, rebuild confidence and create clear pathways forward.

Our approach combines personalised academic learning with purposeful vocational pathways, offering practical, hands‑on experiences across STEM, manual arts, hospitality and nationally recognised certificate programs. Ongoing investment in modern technology and contemporary learning facilities reflects our continued growth and commitment to equipping students with the skills, confidence and qualifications needed for meaningful futures.

Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

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