Overview
Teacher – English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Jobs in West End, Queensland, Australia at Somerville House
Title: Teacher – English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
Company: Somerville House
Location: West End, Queensland, Australia
Why Join Us?
Somerville House is a vibrant, future-focused school located in the heart of Brisbane, offering outstanding education from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Our students thrive in a dynamic learning environment where academic care, wellbeing and opportunity sit at the centre of all we do.
Somerville House is a school where innovation and tradition go hand in hand. With a strong record of academic achievement and a clear commitment to future-focused learning, we offer a dynamic environment where educators are supported to grow, contribute and thrive.
The Role
This is a permanent, part-time position, commencing in Term 3 (13 July 2026) at 0.6 FTE, with a potential for 0.8 FTE, providing specialist leadership and teaching to support EAL/D students in the Junior School (Prep–Year 6) to access, participate in and achieve success across the curriculum.
We Are Seeking a Teacher Who
- Will work as a member of the Learning Development Team to coordinate services that improve the learning outcomes, inclusion and wellbeing of EAL/D students.
- Provides direct support for EAL/D students in the Junior School through a range of inclusive approaches.
- Supports teachers to plan differentiated learning experiences and appropriate adjustments for EAL/D students.
- Promotes inclusive, culturally responsive practices that value students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Holds current Queensland College of Teacher registration (QCT) and relevant tertiary qualifications.
What We Offer
- A high-performing academic team driven by excellence and care.
- A warm, collegial staff culture aligned with the Somerville House Culture of Care framework.
- A strong commitment to professional learning, including investment in PYP training.
- A community where staff and students are known, supported and encouraged to thrive.
At Somerville House, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where students are respected, protected and empowered. We seek staff who actively support and uphold our commitment to child safety and who demonstrate appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries at all times.
Employment Classification
The salary and conditions of employment for Academic staff are in accordance with the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) Enterprise Agreement 2025, as varied or replaced from time-to-time.
Please refer to the School’s website for the Teacher – English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) Position Description which outlines the application process.
Applications for this position close 9:00am, Monday 22 June 2026. Somerville House reserve the right to contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date to schedule an interview.
About Us
Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving a high standard of personal care and individual attention within the school community.
Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.
