At Somerville House, staff members work in an active and vibrant environment, forging close-knit, collaborative working relationships. We are passionate practitioners and lifelong learners. We seek individuals who embrace the School’s Strategic Intent, and who support the open-minded and inclusive environment we are committed to maintaining. We offer all of our staff a competitive salary and benefits package.

Somerville House currently employs over 400 staff in various roles across academic and corporate support areas.

The School is located close to South Bank Parklands and is easily accessible to public transport. On-site car parking may be available, but is not guaranteed. Staff are able to access the Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre facilities, Library services, Café and Tuckshop, as well as participate in events organised by the Staff Association.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We have been a member of the Happy School program since 2019 and are committed to staff wellbeing and engagement.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic and collaborative team, we invite you to follow the below instructions to apply.

Applicants must provide the following information:

Applicants must hold current suitability checks relevant to profession at the time of appointment, academic staff are required to hold current Queensland College of Teachers Registration and all other employees to hold a paid working with children blue card.

Please submit all applications with the above documentation by the specified closing date. 

Should you require assistance with your submission please contact employment@somerville.qld.edu.au.

Applicants can submit an expression of interest for vacancies not currently available via employment@somerville.qld.edu.auwith a current curriculum vitae and cover letter addressed to Dr Sandra Hastie, Principal Somerville House.


Current Vacancies

Thursday, 12 Dec 2024

Teacher Aide - Learning Development (Senior School)

We are looking for an experienced, highly adaptable, nurturing, and passionate Teacher Aide – Learning Development to join our well established Learning Development Team working with students across Years 7 – 12.This position will commence from the 2025 academic year on a permanent, full-time, term-time basis! Within this role, you...
Tuesday, 03 Dec 2024

Educator Inclusion Support

We are seeking an experienced Educator to join our well-established Early Learning Centre on a fixed-term basis for the 2025 year working 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This position would find you working collaboratively with teachers to assist students within Pre-Prep. With a passion for education, you will provide quality...
Tuesday, 03 Dec 2024

Teacher of Technologies

A permanent full-time opportunity is available for an experienced Teacher of Technologies from 2025 teaching Senior Years (Year 11 & 12) Digital Solutions! Our ideal candidate will have taught Digital Solutions within an Independent School, (Years 7-12), with excellent knowledge of, and experience with, the QCAA and Australian Curriculum for...
Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024

Teacher Librarian - Junior School

As we implement the Primary Years Programme International Baccalaureate Programme in 2025, we are now seeking an experienced Teacher – Librarian that will collaborate with staff in the Junior School and have a strong passion for inquiry-based learning to our younger students! The successful candidate will teach information literacy skills...
Tuesday, 19 Nov 2024

Teacher of Languages (French) Junior School

Due to expansion of our Junior School Languages Programme and with the introduction to the International Baccalaureate (PYP) framework from 2025, we are now seeking a fixed-term, part-time Teacher of French. Our ideal candidate will have taught French within an Independent School, (Years PP–7), with excellent knowledge of, and experience with,...