Teacher - Accounting

Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, at Annandale and North Shore.

Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1400 students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students.

As one of the eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Teacher for a full time, permanent position at our North Ward campus. The date of commencement is flexible - we will consider a start in either 2026 or 2027. This is a great opportunity for a teacher dedicated to academic excellence to teach at North Queensland’s most prestigious school. A relevant teaching qualification, QCT Registration, and previous experience teaching Senior Accounting is mandatory.

Additionally, Our Ideal Candidate Will

• Have a high level of competence and passion for the subject.
• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective, high-quality learning experiences to our students, with a collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
• Have the ability to adapt teaching methods to cater to a variety of learning styles and student needs.
• Be capable of inspiring students through a passion for the subject, and a genuine belief in the potential of all students.
• Have demonstrated competence in classroom management.
• Be committed to the aims and ethos of independent Schools and be willing to participate in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School.

You can download a full position description here. Enquiries, in the first instance, should be directed to: ***email_hidden***. Please note, this email address is for inquiries only - all applications must be lodged via the careers page on our website.

If you are looking to grow your teaching career with a high performing school that has an excellent reputation and genuinely cares about its students and staff, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and up to 12.75% superannuation contributions.
• Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
• Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period.
• Focus on professional development.
• Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
• Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
• Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.

To apply, provide a cover letter, CV, and details of two current referees. Please outline in your cover letter how you meet the specific accountabilities of the role.

Applications should be received no later than 30 June 2026. Candidates will be considered upon submission of application so may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Townsville Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the School’s child‑safe values, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with the School’s child‑safety policies and procedures. Appointment to this role is subject to appropriate child‑safety screening - including Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Check - where applicable, in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. The School adopts a rigorous and proactive approach to safeguarding and undertakes comprehensive pre-employment screening to ensure the suitability of all personnel. These processes include, but are not limited to, reference verification, identity confirmation, qualification validation, and professional registration checks.

Our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available at: Policies & School Handbook | Townsville Grammar School