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1.0
Teacher
Jan 2026
Ipswich QLD 43052 to 3 years in the role, former employee
Horrible experience for any teacher unless you are ready to leave the profession
The good thingsPay
Canteen food, colleagues
The challengesHorrible leadership that do not care about staff, no support, no clear expectations for middle management
1.0
Teacher
Feb 2022
5 to 6 years in the role
A challenging place to work
The good thingsLots of very experienced staff, pay is good but doesn't match the hours you have to put in.
The challengesLeadership, work-life balance, outdated policies, unclear line management, work culture.
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5.0
Finance
Jun 2021
5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
Loved my time at IGS and it provided me with growth and development in for my career!
The good thingsThe staff are incredibly friendly and the school pays above other competitive wages.
The challengesRed tape at times to be able to make decisions quickly and effectively.
3.0
Finance Department
Dec 2020
Good pay, not a great work environment.
The good thingsPay was above award wages for other roles. Team I worked with was friendly
The challengesDoing your job! Leadership politics.
4.0
Assistant
Nov 2019
5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
most of my time was a very happy and satiating time.
The good thingsGood quality of staff
The challengestrying to have a voice
5.0
Firstly, 5 years as Head of Business/Economics followed by 22 years as Head of Year 11 followed by 3 years as Campus Administrator/Deputy.
Nov 2017
I realise that there are other good school around but I had 32 great years at Ipswich Grammar after 16 years in the State System.
The good thingsStaff who go the extra yards and who are willing to learn and listen.
Good student behaviour and lots of School Spirit.
Good facilities.
The challengesIf you don't live in the Ipswich area then there is a bit of a drive each day.
Being one of the smaller school in the GPS Competition - luckily we punch above our weight.
5.0
Teacher
Nov 2017
It’s a rich community and rewarding experiences to be had.
The good thingsGreat students. Great staff.
The challengesTypical challenges in the teaching world. Constant change.
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