Technologies Specialist Teacher (Primary)
Job No:
TGS153
Location:
Townsville
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.
Shape the primary school journey of our newest students - commencing in 2027.
We have an opportunity commencing Term 1 2027 for a passionate, highly professional and suitably qualified teacher with a demonstrated ability and interest in teaching Digital and Design Technologies across Prep - Year 6. This a permanent position working across Annandale and North Shore Campuses.
The successful candidate must have the ability to inspire, motivate, and support students in their technological journey.
A relevant teaching qualification and QCT Registration is mandatory. Significant previous experience teaching Technologies to primary students is desirable; however, we will consider suitably qualified early career teachers.
Additionally, our ideal candidates will:
- Be passionate about technology and its potential to enhance learning.
- Able to inspire and engage students with diverse needs and abilities.
- Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective, high-quality learning experiences to our students, with a collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
- Have demonstrated competence in classroom management.
- 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.
You can download a full position description 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 12.75% superannuation contributions.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Annual flu vaccination program.
- Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
- Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period.
- Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
- Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
- Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.
Please apply via the careers page on our website. Applications should be received no later than 4 November 2026; however, the position may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.
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