The Lakes College is looking to recruit a Primary Classroom Teacher to fill a 12-month leave cover contract for the 2026 school year.
Candidates from this recruitment campaign may also be considered for emergent opportunities.
The Lakes College is a vibrant P-12 independent school located in the heart of North Lakes. As an expression of the Uniting Church, our community values the important role that faith plays in shaping and nurturing the minds and hearts of our young people so that they may fulfil their potential.
Relationships, culture, and heart matter every day at The Lakes College. As such we are looking to engage passionate and relational Primary Classroom Teacher to join our inclusive College Community.
- A community that has a vibrant teaching and learning culture, with approachable and authentic school leaders.
- A community that thrives within a growing modern campus with contemporary facilities and access to open green spaces.
- A community that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.
You will aspire to develop the capabilities of our ‘Lakes Learners’ with the passion and drive to generate knowledge, spark curiosity, build character and promote connection within our inclusive College Community.
Responsible to the Head of Primary, you will act under the direction of the Deputy Head of Primary (Learning Transformation), developing and delivering a contemporary, innovative curriculum which is underpinned by clear expectations about high-quality learning outcomes in a culturally diverse society.
As Primary Classroom Teacher, you play an important role in the engagement of our primary school students as they journey to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the will be able to apply the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) and how they can apply it in a contemporary educational setting, while also catering to the learning needs of their students.
In your application, please include a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) which addresses the following key selection criteria along with a detailed resume.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) within a primary school setting.
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of pastoral support to the learning journey of students.
- Demonstrated experience building a culture of positive relationship management with students, families, and colleagues.
- Commitment to the Uniting Church ethos as an inclusive multicultural College community.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications as needed for the role.
- Current Queensland College of Teachers registration.
Please refer to the 'position description' and 'Our Teaching and Learning Culture' documents for further details
Please email your application to [email protected] by 3.00 pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026.