Senior Humanities Teacher

Nestled in a picturesque, semi-rural setting in Brisbane's Bayside, Kimberley College is recognised for developing students with integrity, social responsibility and confidence. We believe that education is more than a simple process of knowledge transfer, we are passionate about the future of our students and recognise that each student is an individual with infinite potential.

We believe that young people learn best when they have structure as well as space and time to foster creativity - time to think and grow. We think that learning should be inspirational, challenging and fun. We work hard to nurture our students’ unique gifts and needs within a supportive College community. Our Teachers are dynamic educators, passionate and knowledgeable about learning, with a strong understanding of contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning practice.

The objectives of Kimberley College are to provide multi-age, non-graded education which incorporates a thinking skills based curriculum, to develop an individualised curriculum, to create a school environment which nurtures intellectual and moral autonomy, and to nurture self-respect and self confidence in students.

Every person at Kimberley College has the right to a strong sense of belonging. This occurs when each person has the opportunity to express themselves and to learn to appreciate others whilst treating others with respect and being treated fairly. It also occurs when each person knows our school provides a safe environment for them to create their own identity within a community that values diversity and promotes equity.

The school has a non-exclusive enrolment policy. Teachers have a strong belief in the need to develop moral and social intelligence in an environment which respects all religious and secular beliefs.

Principal

Glenn Johnson

Curriculum 

Kimberley College is based around a multi-aged classroom system. This effectively moves the year level focus that is typical of traditional schooling to a more modern approach.  This provides students with the opportunity for success regardless of their age or level of achievement measured against global standards. This leads to improved self-confidence and self-worth which are foundational to “enabling all students to explore and build on their gifts and talents”. Multi-aged classrooms at Kimberley College feature collaborative teaching teams that facilitate teaching and learning for all year levels and all Key Learning Areas through a thematic approach. This removes the need for movement between classrooms and classes which allows students to build strong working relationships between themselves and their teachers. 

Vision

To be the leading independent school of innovative teaching and learning where students feel safe, included, supported and extended.

Mission

To provide opportunities for individuals to become engaged, to find their purpose and passion, think of others, and live the change they want to see.

Goals

1. To establish and maintain a not-for-profit, non-graded, multi-age educational facility
2. To implement a curriculum that incorporates individualisation and the teaching of future studies and thinking skills
3. To provide an inspiring educational atmosphere which establishes an interactive and lateral approach to learning for children from Preparatory to Year 12 inclusive
4. To create a school environment which nurtures intellectual and moral autonomy in students
5. To provide a low fee, community-based educational choice for parents
6. To nurture positive social and interpersonal skills including tolerance, respect, understanding, consideration , and cooperation
7. To provide a positive environment of encouragement where students self-respect and self-confidence are nurtured and reinforced