Full-time, permanent. Immediate start available.
Based at Annandale

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 a qualified upper primary teacher based at the Annandale campus - an immediate start is available. This position is 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, alongside significant experience at an upper primary level is mandatory.

Applications must be supportive of the aims and ethos of Independent Schools and be willing to participate in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School.

Enquiries, in the first instance should be directed to Head of Junior School, Mr Martin Tait email:  martin.tait@tgs.qld.edu.au.  This contact is for enquiries only - all applications must be made via the careers page on our website.

A full position description can be downloaded here.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions.
• 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.
• Access to flu vaccines.
• Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.

• Paid parental leave, for eligible employees, of 14 weeks after a qualifying period.

Please apply via the careers page on our website only, including a cover letter, resume and contact details for two referees who have knowledge of your professional experience. 

Applications should be received no later than 1 August 2025 and will be considered upon submission. The position may close sooner if suitable candidates are found.