An exciting opportunity is available at Mango Hill State Secondary College for a passionate and experienced Coach starting April 2026. The role focuses on leading student wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement through a proactive, data-informed approach while working closely with leadership to uphold the college's REAL values and support students to reach their full potential.

Job details

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate and experienced individual to join Mango Hill State Secondary College as a Coach, commencing April 2026.

Established in 2020, Mango Hill State Secondary College serves students from Years 7-12. Our College is driven by a vision to cultivate a community of Respectful, Engaged, Aspiring Learners, preparing them for the world of tomorrow.

About the Role

Coaches are pivotal figures dedicated to fostering the behaviour and wellbeing of our students within their designated year groups. Our Coaches work in close partnership with relevant Heads of Department from the Junior, Middle, or Senior Schooling Phases, as well as with the Deputy Principal.

Demonstrating a vital commitment, our Coaches play an indispensable role in upholding the College's culture of high expectations. Their efforts focus on guiding students to embody the values of Respect, Engagement, Aspiration, and Learning (REAL), nurturing personal responsibility, cultivating academic enthusiasm, enhancing positive relationships, and supporting each student on their journey to reaching their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategies to maximise student achievement and support school and departmental initiatives
• Improve student outcomes by modelling quality teaching and learning programs
• Build leadership capacity by offering professional development and promoting evidence-based communities of practice
• Develop teacher capability through needs-based ongoing support
• Enhance the capacity of school teams in analysing and responding to systemic and student data
• Support the school leadership team in delivering professional development related to enhancing student outcomes
• Provide leadership and support to key personnel, administration, teachers, and teacher aides in addressing program issues and ensuring the learning needs of all students are met
• Foster professional relationships with networks and coalitions

The Ideal Candidates will have:

• The capacity to understand and address the emotional and social needs of students, providing support and guidance
• Experience in implementing strategies to manage and improve student behaviour, ensuring a positive learning environment
• A holistic approach to promoting the overall development of students, including their social, emotional, and moral growth
• The ability to lead and support school initiatives that aim to improve student achievement and overall school performance

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE.
• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please CLICK HERE.

How to apply:
Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed"

**Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.**

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• teach-s1-coach-rd (PDF, 265KB)
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