Teacher in Charge-Ipswich

Futures Academy by Y Schools Queensland Ipswich Campus (pending NSSAB accreditation) is seeking a passionateTeacher in Chargeon aPermanent Full-Timebasis based in Ipswich.

About the role

As Teacher in Charge you will provide day-to-day educational and operational leadership under the direction of the School Principal. You will support high-quality teaching student wellbeing engagement safeguarding and vocational outcomes while contributing to a safe inclusive and trauma-informed school environment.

Your responsibilities will include leading staff briefings and debriefings supporting professional development coordinating student induction overseeing student engagement and case-management processes and leading agreed campus programs and improvement initiatives.

What will the role involve

• Maintain and apply current knowledge of school policies procedures and legislative requirements.
• Provide instructional leadership and support staff professional development.
• Support daily staff briefings debriefings student assemblies and relevant staff training.
• Coordinate the induction and orientation of new students.
• Support student engagement attendance and case-management processes.
• Support and supervise staff and volunteers within the positions delegated authority.
• Lead agreed school programs projects and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to safeguarding student protection workplace health and safety and emergency-management processes.
• Provide classroom coverage as required.

Am I a good match

• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers together with relevant teaching qualifications and experience.
• Hold or be willing to obtain current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver teaching and learning programs that respond to the diverse strengths needs and circumstances of young people who are at risk of disengaging from education.
• Demonstrated ability to identify implement and review reasonable adjustments for students with disability consistent with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching assessment and learning practices including the purposeful use of learning technologies to support students to work towards their potential.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students and apply trauma-informed developmentally appropriate and evidence-based behaviour-support strategies within a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a small team uphold the schools philosophy and ethos build productive partnerships and contribute to improved educational outcomes.
• Be able to demonstrate the importance of following procedures and always ensuring a safe educational environment.
• Complete a National and/or International Police Check prior to employment and at the discretion of the YMCA
• Complete a National and/or International Police Check prior to employment and at the discretion of the YMCA
• Achievement of YMCAs Safeguarding Children Training Certificate and complete annual refresher training.

Whats in it for you

We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution will have a meaningful impact on young people. You will have access to competitive remuneration professional development opportunities and benefits that support worklife balance.

Y Schools Queensland has been recognised as one of The Educators 5-Star Employers of Choice for 2026 recognising its commitment to a workplace where educators feel supported valued and empowered. The award is based on anonymous employee feedback across culture professional development benefits and diversity and inclusion with only organisations achieving a satisfaction rating of 75% or higher receiving this distinction.

Heres what on offer

• Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15900 living expenses and $2650 meals and entertainment.
• Join a supportive inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
• Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation all our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.

To learn more about our screening processes click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: establishment and operation of Futures Academy by Y Schools Queensland Ipswich Campus is subject to NSSAB accreditation.

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated child-related employment.