Professional Coach - Primary

Are you a passionate, Christ-centred educator eager to make a meaningful impact to our next general of Educators?
Join a supportive and dynamic Christian school community committed to spiritual growth and nurturing every student’s potential to achieve their personal best.

Applications are sought for a Professional Coach: Teaching and Learning (Primary) to start in Term 1 2027. This is a part-time (3 day per week) position.

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About Our Community

Groves Christian College is a growing school that welcomes families who seek a Christian education for their children. With a community of over 1700 students Groves celebrates the rich diverse cultural heritage that forms modern Australia. With an Early Learning Centre, P-12 Day School, and Trade Training Centre located across two modern campuses, and a Distance Education School which serves students throughout Queensland, Groves Christian College is well placed to educate for eternity to see students with loving hearts and strong minds for God achieve their personal best.

Position Objectives

The Professional Coach is a member of the College Leadership team (CLT Level 4) and works with the Director of Teaching and Learning: Primary. This is a PAR position. The appointed teacher supports Early Career Teachers, Cadet and Pre-service teachers, in their overall professional practice efforts. Through observation, modelling and training, they contribute to improvement of professional practices of teachers. The Professional Coach must themselves be a highly capable practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate, implement, and demonstrate practices in instruction that are known to improve teaching and education in general.

Key Selection Criteria:

Improve Teaching Practice

• Coach and support developing teachers through observation, modelling and feedback.

• Contribute to professional learning, strategic initiatives and targeted support plans.

Student Progress

• Use student data to strengthen teaching and improve learning outcomes.

• Report performance insights and recommendations to the Director of Teaching and Learning.

Strategic Improvement and Quality Assurance

• Develop consistent College-wide teaching systems and practices.

• Monitor strategic priorities and support key curriculum and teaching initiatives.

About You

• Active Christian faith and commitment to a church community
• Registered (or eligible) with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• Passionate about student and staff wellbeing, engagement, and learning outcomes
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, collaborative, and innovative mindset

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Benefits

• Competitive salary and salary packaging options
• Teacher Discretionary Leave (2 days per annum for Full Time Teachers)
• Fully covered First Aid Training
• Supportive Christian community
• Access to school facilities including Early Learning Centres and Outside School Hours Care programs

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How to Apply

Please visit our website (http://groves.christian.college/employment) and fill out the Employment Expression of Interest Form. You will be required to upload the following:

• A cover letter addressing your teaching philosophy and Biblical integration
• Resume including professional and church referees

 The following will be required if you proceed through the application process.

• Copies of qualifications, academic transcripts and statements of service.

Applications close: 30 October 2026 This position may be filled earlier than advised if a suitable candidate is found.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. Mandatory screening around suitability to work with children applies to every position.