Position Description:Senior School Teachers – Year 10-12

Hours of Duty: 8.30 – 3.00pm (Parent and team meetings will occur outside of these times)

Applications Close: Sunday 22nd November 2026

Qualifications: Current registration with Queensland College of TeachersandFirst Aid and CPR Certificate, qualifications in inclusive education are valued but not essential.

Senior School Teachers

REIMAGINING SENIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION

Silkwood Senior School (Years 10-12) is seeking agile and dedicated educators with a strength in either Mathematics and or Science to join our team. This is your opportunity to be at the leading edge of senior school teaching and learning At Silkwood School, our teachers are empowering students to have the courage to invent their own future.

We are seeking innovative teachers across Years 10-12 who can provide an engaging and highly personalised learning program that prioritises genuine dialogue and meaningful relationships. This unique teaching role follows students through the Year 10-12 cycle. Students are empowered to raise their own questions, develop original ideas, pursue their interests and passions, and seek real world experiences.

You will bring a robust passion for project-based learning, skills in enquiry-based teaching models, and ability to build authentic, professional relationships with students. Guided by ‘The Silkwood Way’, a unique teaching and learning framework.

We are seeking innovative teachersacross Years10-12 whocan:

Deliver a Learning Program:



Deliver the Advisory learning program by managing and attending to the operative steps in the student and advisory planning cycles.

Plan and Resource a Learning Program: Complete lesson plans, organise resources, timetables and meetings needed to deliver ‘The Silkwood Way’ learning program by attending to the pre-emptive steps in the advisory and student planning cycles.

Develop a Learning Culture: Implement ‘The Silkwood Way’ student culture and vision for student behaviour

Work in Partnership, Progress and Enhance Student Learning: Partner with others to expand student opportunities, improve personalisation and progress of student learning.

Be an Operational Team Member: Work in partnership with your Team to progress your team mission

People in the workplace will describe you as having a passion and skills for

Project-based learning, where you place the student, their needs and interest at the centre of your program planning

Building professional relationships with both colleagues, students, and families who love to call you by your firstname

An ability to implement scaffolding and differentiated practices across a range of learning needs

Working with the whole student by implementing social and emotional learning opportunities





Silkwood is a special place to work, and we want to see you thrive. We want you going home telling your loved ones that this is the best place you’ve ever worked at. Not only that, but you’ll also go home knowing that what you do matters.

WhatWeOfferYou:

A Unique Educational Model: Be part of an innovative 3-year advisory model that emphasises student-centred learning and adventurous exploration

Professional Development: Access to ongoing professional development opportunities (around The Silkwood Way) and weekly coaching to enhance your skills and grow in your career

Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative and supportive team of educators committed to making a difference in students' lives

Health and Wellbeing Program: SWISH Program (Silkwood Wellness in School and Home) that offers a variety of FREE and heavily discounted health and wellbeing initiatives

Reward and Recognition Program: STAR Program “Making moments that matter for those who matter”.

You will be working in an alternative learning environment with a focus on transforming the traditional educational approach. For this reason, a strong desire to keep learning and flexibility will be required.

Silkwood School is leading the way in education. If you want to empower young people to be inspired…get connected…and make a difference, then Silkwood School is the place for you

Please note:

Selectionwill be based on merit. Silkwood School is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Senior School Teachers – Year 10-12 (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Silkwood School
📍 City of Gold Coast