English Teacher – Secondary School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
18 September 2026
Posted 20 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
71.4
46.9 teaching · 24.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
544
Indigenous students
13%
Language other than English
33%
Girls vs boys
267 girls · 277 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
General English & English Literature across Years 7-12
Permanent Full-Time position commencing January 2027 (Part-Time Hours Considered)
Peace Lutheran College (Peace) is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school located in beautiful Cairns in tropical North Queensland. The College provides an inclusive, multi-cultural educational environment where excellence is pursued, relationships are valued and where Christ is central. We value Peace, Excellence, Respect, and Community by nurturing grace, harmony, and high aspirations, and by showing respect for all through the building of positive relationships.
Pastoral Care at Peace is based on restorative practices and strong relationships. Staff seek to be relational rather than transactional. Through embedding restorative practices in partnership with Real Schools, we proactively engage with our students, to provide a high level of support for all areas of pastoral care: academic, social, emotional and spiritual, which increases outcomes in learning for each individual.
About the Role
The College is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic English Teacher to join the Secondary School teaching team in 2027. This role is vital in nurturing a love of English and literature among our Secondary School students and offers a fantastic opportunity for both experienced educators and enthusiastic new graduates to make a positive impact on students' lives.
The successful applicant will be passionate about delivering a quality and engaging language learning experience to our Secondary School students and be able to demonstr…