Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, at Annandale and North Shore.
Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1400 students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students.
As one of the eight original Grammar schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.
We have a full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced HPE Teacher (Senior) for a Term 3 commencement in 2026. This position will work at our North Ward Campus.
The Position Will
- Teach Health & Physical Education to Senior 7-12 students at North Ward Campus.
- Provide coaching for School sports and co-curricular physical activities
- Work in close consultation with our Director of Sport & Activities for sporting programs and activities
- Contribute to planning, assessment and delivery of HPE curriculum in line with the School's values and educational goals
Teachers at Townsville Grammar School are responsible for creating a positive and well managed classroom environment that reflects mutual respect and shared values. The successful candidate will ensure that teaching practices facilitate student involvement, access to a variety of resources and the optimisation of student success relative to ability.
A relevant teaching qualification and QCT Registration is mandatory. Additionally, our ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant HPE credentials and experience
- Demonstrated experience in coaching sports (primary level preferred)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A passion for student wellbeing, physical activity and building inclusive sporting culture
You will also be committed to the aims and ethos of independent Schools and be willing to participate in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School.
It is a requirement of the full-time roles to attend the following School functions: Meet and Greet functions, Parent-Teacher Nights, Speech Day, Open Night, Subject Information Nights, School Camps, Sports Carnivals, Cultural Performances and other events as deemed necessary from time to time by the Principal.
A full position description can be found here.
If you are looking to grow your teaching career with a high performing school that has an excellent reputation and genuinely cares about its students and staff, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration and up to 12.75% superannuation contributions
- Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff
- Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period
- Focus on professional development
- Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and their family members
- Access to well-being app offering well-being benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers
- Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness
To apply, provide a cover letter, resume and details of two current referees. Applications will only be accepted via our website/seek. Applications close on 29 May 2026.
Townsville Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the School’s child‑safe values, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with the School’s child‑safety policies and procedures. Appointment to this role is subject to appropriate child‑safety screening - including Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Check - where applicable, in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. The School adopts a rigorous and proactive approach to safeguarding and undertakes comprehensive pre-employment screening to ensure the suitability of all personnel. These processes include, but are not limited to, reference verification, identity confirmation, qualification validation, and professional registration checks.
Our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available at: Policies & School Handbook | Townsville Grammar School
