About the Opportunity

As John Paul College continues to grow, we are welcoming new Primary teachers to our team in January 2027. These are full-time roles, and applications are open now.

We are looking for experienced, registered teachers who want to grow in a school where their expertise is genuinely valued. If you are ready to lead learning, share your practice and help shape a thriving Primary School community, we would love to hear from you.

Our Primary School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, a globally recognised framework that fosters inquiry-based learning, student agency and a genuine love of discovery. Teaching within the PYP means joining a collaborative team of educators who are committed to nurturing curious, capable and compassionate young people.

At JPC, ambition is not confined to academic results. It is reflected in the way our teachers inspire curiosity, lead beyond the classroom and help students grow into thoughtful, globally minded individuals. Our students arrive ready to learn and be challenged and our educators rise to meet them.

Working as a Primary Teacher at JPC

We welcome expressions of interest from experienced Primary educators across all year levels and learning areas, including:

• Classroom teachers across Prep to Year 6
• IB PYP-trained or IB-ready educators
• Experienced educators seeking leadership and mentoring opportunities

What We Offer

JPC benchmarks teacher salaries above Education Queensland rates, including a 4% premium and automatic Senior Teacher progression at nine years with no attestation required.  Salaries shown are indicative based on rates from 1 July 2026:

Benefits and Wellbeing Support

JPC recognises that people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and connected. Benefits include:

• Optional paid Co-Curricular in Sport, Activities & Performing Arts
• Discounted tuition fees for children of staff members
• Complimentary on-campus Outside School Hours Care
• Paid parental leave
• Complimentary gym access on campus
• Employee Assistance Program through Acacia
• Over $15,000 /annum salary packaging through Remserv and Flare
• Medibank corporate health insurance discounts

Professional Growth

JPC invests in our people at every stage of their career. Opportunities include:

• 15 Disciplines Leadership Program
• Aspiring Leaders pathways
• JPC Soaring Scholarship Program for pre-service teachers, in collaboration with QUT
• Australian Curriculum and IB PYP teaching pathways
• HALT and HAT accreditation support with financial recognition
• Teacher Global Exchange and Cultural Outbound opportunities
• Support for professional development and further study

About You

To be successful at JPC, you will bring:

• Experience teaching in a Primary classroom
• IB PYP training or experience, or a genuine willingness to develop PYP knowledge and practice
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contributing to a values-led community
• A commitment to child safety, wellbeing and the College’s values and community expectations

How to Apply

We warmly invite educators who are ready to ignite their ambition to apply.

To register your expression of interest, please do so by clicking Apply and include:

• A cover letter addressed to the Deputy Principal – Head of Primary, outlining how you will Ignite Ambition and inspire young minds in the Primary School at John Paul College.
• Your current resume, including your qualifications and a detailed employment history.
• Please include on your resume, the contact details of two professional referees

John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The College reserves its right to interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.

John Paul College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embed child safety into everything we do, including how we recruit and support our people. All successful candidates will be required to hold a current Blue Card prior to commencing employment and may be subject to disclosure and suitability checks as part of Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme.