Teachers – Junior School

Somerville House · South Brisbane, QLD

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

9 October 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 18 Sep 2026

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About Somerville House

Year range

Prep-12

School staff (FTE)

209.2

121.6 teaching · 87.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,377

Language other than English

39%

Girls vs boys

1,377 girls · boys

100%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

At Somerville House, we empower students to be architects of their futures. As a leading day and boarding school for girls, we are proud of our strong academic tradition and even prouder of the confident, capable and compassionate young women we support through their learning journey.

We have the following positions available for dynamic and passionate Junior School Educators:

1x Permanent, Full-Time Classroom Teacher

1x Fixed-Term (Two Year Contract), Full-Time Classroom Teacher

Why Join Us?

Somerville House is a vibrant, future-focused school located in the heart of Brisbane, offering outstanding education from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Our students thrive in a dynamic learning environment where academic care, wellbeing and opportunity sit at the centre of all we do.

Somerville House is a school where innovation and tradition go hand in hand. With a strong record of academic achievement and a clear commitment to future-focused learning, we offer a dynamic environment where educators are supported to grow, contribute and thrive.

The Role

At Somerville House, our Junior School is a vibrant and purposeful learning community where students are known, challenged and supported to flourish.

These exciting opportunities are available to contribute to a warm, connected and purposeful Junior School community, where strong relationships, professional collaboration and a genuine care for each learner sit at the heart of daily practice. In this role, you will play a meaningful part in delivering an exceptional learning experience, thoughtfully integrating the Australian Curriculum and the Internati…

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