Help shape a new school. Make a difference that lasts.

R.I.S.E. College (Resilience, Identity, Skills, Engagement) is a new Special Assistance School offering Year 11 and 12 students a different educational pathway for young people who have disengaged from mainstream education and would benefit from a more flexible, supportive and individualised approach to learning.

As a subsidiary of CoAct, a national not-for-profit organisation supporting Australians through employment, education and community services, R.I.S.E. College is preparing to open to students in Term 2 2027.

We're looking for passionate and experienced teachers to join our foundation team in Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Our teachers will commence in Term 1, 2027, providing dedicated time to work together, prepare for opening and help shape the College from the beginning.

About the prospect

As a teacher at R.I.S.E. College, you'll create an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning environment where students can reconnect with education, build confidence and work towards their future aspirations.

You'll plan and deliver engaging learning experiences within your teaching subject area, adapting your approach to meet the diverse needs, abilities and interests of students. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you'll help establish a culture of belonging, resilience, personal growth and high expectations.

We're looking for educators who understand the value of strong relationships, meaningful learning opportunities and helping young people recognise their potential.

With our foundation teaching team commencing in January 2027, ahead of students joining us in Term 2, you'll have dedicated time to prepare for opening and help establish our teaching practices,



learning culture and student experience. You'll bring your ideas and experience to the way we teach, work together and support students from day one.

Key responsibilities

As a teacher at R.I.S.E. College, you will:

- plan and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned learning programs within your teaching subject area;
- adapt teaching strategies and learning activities to meet students' individual needs, abilities and learning styles;
- build positive, trusting relationships with students to support their engagement, participation and progress;
- create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment that promotes belonging, resilience and personal development;
- establish and maintain high expectations while recognising each student's circumstances, strengths and aspirations;
- monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback and adjust teaching approaches to support individual learning outcomes;
- use flexible, student-centred and strengths-based approaches to help young people overcome barriers to learning;
- work collaboratively with colleagues, families and relevant support networks to promote positive educational and wellbeing outcomes;
- contribute to the development of our educational practices, learning culture and wider school community as a member of the foundation team.

About you





You're an experienced and adaptable educator who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed. You understand that effective teaching involves more than delivering curriculum. It requires building relationships, understanding individual needs and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported and motivated to learn.

You bring the experience, flexibility and commitment needed to support young people who may have faced challenges within mainstream education. You're comfortable adapting your teaching approach, working collaboratively and contributing to a developing school environment.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- a recognised teaching qualification and current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT);
- demonstrated teaching experience, particularly within senior secondary year levels, is highly regarded;
- experience supporting young people with diverse learning needs in alternative, specialist or inclusive education settings is desirable but not essential;
- experience planning and delivering engaging learning programs within your relevant teaching subject area;
- strong classroom management, communication and relationship-building skills;
- the ability to adapt teaching strategies for students who are disengaged from, or at risk of disengaging from, education;
- a commitment to inclusive education, student wellbeing, safeguarding and maintaining a safe learning environment;
- a flexible, reflective and student-centred approach to teaching and learning;
- a collaborative mindset and genuine interest in helping establish and develop a new school.

Why join R.I.S.E. College?

Joining R.I.S.E. College means hel

📌 Teacher (Brisbane)
🏢 CoAct
📍 Brisbane