Job Description

Are you looking to broaden your teaching experience, take on a new challenge, and step into a different team? We currently have a permanent part-time teaching position available at AQ Rockhampton school.

The role

Join us for a permanent part-time (0.5) position with opportunity to pick up additional day each fortnight providing release cover to one of your teaching peers. Days available are Wednesday-Friday.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity for Lower Primary teachers with capacity to teach aspects of all key learning areas (subjects) across our P-4 cohort.
• Small classes of 6 students.
• Become part of a growing, connected, and close-knit community of dedicated professionals, where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunity to personalise learning and curriculum access - teach students where they are at and by what they need.
• As a teacher you will be supported by the wider AQ School team and educational program.

“When you’re working for a purpose of bettering the lives of families or kids, the work
you’re doing is that much more important.”

Our P-12 independent school has six campuses across the state and is built on a strong foundation of Specialist Teachers, Aides and Allied Health Professionals. Working in a collaborative environment, our dedicated teams offer a tailored, neuroaffirming approach to the learning experience of diverse learners.

As a Teacher, you'll support the planning, teaching and assessment in an alternative, flexible model of learning for autistic students, embracing a holistic, strengths-based, and neurodiversity affirming approach as we strive to empower each student to thrive in an environment that fosters their individual growth.

From health and wellness programs to professional development, we encourage our staff to strive for a better balance.

• Access up to $18,000in Not-For-Profit salary packaging including entertainment card benefits.
• Look after your health through discounts to eligible Medibank private health insurance.
• Prioritise wellbeing through a discounted Fitness Passport with access to various fitness and aquatic centres all around the country – for you AND your immediate family!
• Gain meaningful experience through empowering autistic people, their families, carers, and the wider community.
• Regular working hours+ No evenings or weekends!
• Recognition and Reward Program+ AQ Annual Excellence Awards
• AQ Rockhampton campus is committed to providing opportunities for supported professional growth, ensuring every team member can reach their full potential.
• Complement your existing teaching portfolio with the enriching experience of an independent school for the Peak body of Autism in the state.
• Connect to a range of services with AccessEAP including counselling, nutritional, legal
  and financial professionals.

While our top priority is finding people who share our genuine passion in supporting our clients, here are a few things the right person will be equipped with: 

• A passion for inclusive education and differentiated teaching.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning profiles.
• A commitment to fostering a nurturing and engaging classroom environment.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Demonstrated experience with school aged autistic children including multi-aged classes.

Are you ready to start helping Autism Queensland make an impact and change lives?

Autism Queensland strives to create environments where everyone has equal access to connect their greatest passions with their fullest potential, celebrating all people and their right to participate and belong. We ask that you please let us know if there are any adjustments you may need to ensure you are supported during our recruitment process.