We are currently seeking a passionate Teacher of Design and Digital Technologies to join our team on a contract for Term 3, 2026 only.

At Somerville House, we empower students to be architects of their futures. As a leading day and boarding school for girls, we are proud of our strong academic tradition and even prouder of the confident, capable and compassionate young women we support through their learning journey.

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 are 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 and thrive.

The Role
This is a fixed-term, full-time position, commencing 13 July 2026 for the duration of Term 3 only teaching Design and Digital Technologies across the Middle Years.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has expertise in Design and Technologies, and Digital Technologies and an excellent understanding of the Australian Curriculum.

• Values innovation, teamwork and ongoing professional growth.

• Understands that positive relationships are integral to effective learning.

• 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 IBDP training for interested staff as we expand our dual QCE-IBDP pathway.

• A community where staff and students are known, supported and encouraged to thrive.

Employment Classification 

The salary, terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the PMSA Enterprise Agreement 2025 Teachers Wage Schedule, as varied or replaced from time-to-time, including attendance at all assemblies, chapels and department meetings.

Please refer to the School’s website for the Teacher of Design and Digital Technology Position Description which outlines the application process.

Somerville House is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children in our care, and we expect our staff to uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding.

Applications for this position close 9:00am, Thursday 18 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.