Teacher – Humanities and IB DP Global Politics

Somerville House · South Brisbane, QLD

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

16 November 2026

9 days remaining

Posted 7 Nov 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

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…

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