Parental Leave Contract - 27 May - 27 Nov 2026
The Southport School’s Preparatory School provides an outstanding education for boys. The Preparatory (Prep) School is very proud of its dedicated team of teachers who understand the special ways in which boys learn and who carefully nurture authentic relationships based upon mutual respect and genuine care. These relationships are the key to the Preparatory School’s success as boys and teachers work together in setting and achieving Academic, Sporting and Cultural goals.
We are now seeking a dedicated and highly skilled primary school educator to join our team full-time teaching Year 1, covering a parental leave contract commencing 27 May 2026 through until the end of the year.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced candidate, with a willingness to go above and beyond; a primary school educator who fully understands the benefits of building positive relationships with their students, and who enjoys engaging with them across the breadth of the school’s comprehensive academic, pastoral and co-curricular program. The successful candidate will have an outstanding knowledge of relevant curriculum and teaching pedagogy and be excited by the opportunity to be part of a professional learning community. An understanding and appreciation of the learning styles of boys would be considered an advantage as a member of the TSS team.
As a member of the TSS team, you will be willing to support the Code of Conduct and stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School and must hold current Queensland Teacher Registration.
To apply for the role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter addressed to our Deputy Headmaster - Head of Preparatory School that outlines the knowledge, skills and attributes that you would bring to the students at our school.
Only applications submitted online by will be considered. Applications close 8.00am Monday 30 March 2026. Shortlisting will occur over the Easter school holiday break with interviews commencing 27 April 2026.
Further information about the school and the role can be found on our website. For enquiries please connect with our People and Culture Team via employment@tss.qld.edu.au
