2027 Specialist Teacher - Eaton College
Job No:
CEG188
Location:
Townsville
Inspire, support and shape the next generation!
~ Join our Team as a Specialist Teacher for a Semester 1 Contract in 2027 ~
Why you will love working with us...
- A caring, values-based workplace: Be part of a warm and collaborative College Team committed to our core values of; Excellence, Perseverance, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Generosity.
- Above-Award pay: Enjoy a competitive, above-Award salary.
- Amazing perks: Salary packaging options, access to the Flare Employee Benefits App, and corporate rates at Strand Fitness to help maximise your take-home pay.
About us...
Eaton College is a co-educational, special purpose educational facility for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Since opening on 10 July 2023 with an inaugural cohort of 15 students, the College has grown to support students from Prep to Year 6. Eaton College maintains small class sizes that allow for personalised learning and meaningful teacher–student connections.
As we continue to grow, we are entering an exciting new phase! From 2027, Eaton College will expand into Secondary education, creating a seamless pathway for students and opening new opportunities for passionate educators and professionals to be part of building and shaping this next stage. This expansion is part of a long-term vision, with additional stages planned to support up to 120 students over the next 10 years.
Joining Eaton College means playing a key role in the development of an innovative, purpose-driven learning environment that will have a lasting impact on students and the wider community.
About the role...
The Primary Specialist Teacher is a skilled educator with expertise in curriculum design, inclusive teaching strategies, and innovative pedagogy to support diverse learning needs. Working within the College’s Biblical framework and in alignment with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements, the Primary Specialist Teacher fosters student development in communication, creativity, problem-solving, and physical well-being to achieve meaningful educational outcomes.
For a full position description please click here.
Why Join Eaton College?
At Eaton College, we recognise and value the meaningful work our Team do every day. In this role, you will receive an above-Award salary ranging from $45,000 to $60,000 for the 6-month fixed-term contract, commensurate with your qualifications and experience.
You will also enjoy a range of exceptional benefits, including:
- Salary packaging options through RemServ and Flare to help maximise your take-home pay
- Regular team celebrations and social events that promote a positive and connected workplace culture
- A comprehensive Employee Benefits Package, including exclusive discounts and subsidised gym membership
- Extensive professional development opportunities to support your continuous growth and career progression
Explore our full Employee Benefits Package here.
What we are looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will have a current Queensland Teachers Registration or the ability to obtain one with the appropriate qualifications and availability to start in Term 1, 2027.
You will also have:
- Experience which demonstrates excellent, current classroom teaching techniques and practices that meet diverse needs and learning styles of students and are consistent with relevant curriculum and policies, with specific experience of working with students with Autism.
- Ability to create a culture of learning and achievement through effective planning, student management, classroom resource organisation and engaging learning strategies.
- Exemplary professional manner, interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
- Patience and a high degree of understanding and compassion.
- A willingness to support our Christian mission - as a preference, our ideal candidates will be able to provide a Pastoral Reference.
Eaton College has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Applications close 9 November 2026 unless filled prior.