Teacher – Humanities and IB DP Global Politics
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
16 November 2026
Posted 7 Nov 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Somerville House is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable teacher to teach Middle Years Humanities and IB Diploma Programme Global Politics.
This is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, develop critical thinking and help students understand the issues shaping their world, within a collaborative and supportive academic team.
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.
With the introduction of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Somerville House is the only girls’ school in Queensland to offer the IBDP, giving students the choice of either the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This distinctive offering reflects our commitment to meaningful choice, academic excellence and globally recognised pathways.
In this position you will:
- Deliver engaging and academically rigorous lessons in Middle Years Humanities and IB DP Global Politics.
- Foster inquiry, international-mindedness and respectful consideration of diverse perspectives.
- Use evidence-informed teaching, assessment and feedback to support s…