We invite passionate and dedicated relief teachers to support our students during staff absences.
We invite passionate and dedicated relief teachers to support our students during staff absences.
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St Andrews Lutheran College
(5 reviews)
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Education, Training & Professional Development
St Andrews strives to provide a high quality education in a Christian context. We value a holistic approach, and encourage students to develop values that enrich the intellect, nurture the spirit, develop social responsibility and create healthy lifestyles.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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Tallebudgera, Gold Coast QLD
Supportive team, great resources, and real opportunities to grow—while making a lasting impact in children's lives.
Supportive team, great resources, and real opportunities to grow—while making a lasting impact in children's lives.
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What’s it like working at St Andrews Lutheran College?
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St Andrews Lutheran College stands out for its exceptional staff who are described as caring, passionate, and highly professional in their approach to education. The school boasts excellent facilities and resources, provides numerous professional development opportunities, and fosters an extraordinary community where positive working relationships are prioritised.
The school is currently navigating a period of cultural transition following recent leadership changes. Some practical challenges include the hillside campus layout with numerous steps, though this is noted to help with fitness, and occasional difficulties with onsite parking.
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5.0
Secondary Teacher
Mar 2025Tallebudgera Valley QLD 4228Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
I'd return in a heart beat.
The good thingsOf all the Schools I have worked at over the years, there are few that are run so well. In particular, the Technologies Faculty is spearheaded by a terrific person who has cultivated an excellent and efficient team. Staff truly care about each other, it can be an extraordinary community.
The challengesAll schools have challenges, I wouldn't say St Andrews experience any that aren't felt by all schools at some time or another.
1.0
Executive Assistant
Oct 2024All Gold Coast QLD
Leadership change gives it a chance
The good thingsLots of great teachers, students, and support staff across the organisation in general. Great resources and facilities and a recent leadership change will give it a chance for significant and necessary improvement.
The challengesThis school’s culture remains fraught with challenges, particularly due to lasting impacts from the previous senior manager’s leadership style, which fostered a toxic work environment that persists despite recent efforts by new leadership. The former senior leader, known for a narcissistic approach that prioritised personal visibility over team well-being, allowed certain support staff to engage in and even perpetuate damaging behaviours. These individuals, protected by the former leader, often engaged in character vilification and favouritism, undermining collaboration and trust within the team.
One troubling aspect of this culture is the treatment of those who choose to leave. Employees who grew disillusioned with the environment and decided to exit were often subject to further vilification after their departure. Rather than acknowledging the reasons for their departure or reflecting on the broader cultural issues, certain remaining staff would frequently dismiss or disparage former colleagues. This pattern not only discourages open dialogue about needed improvements but also sends a clear signal to current employees that dissent or departure will be met with personal attacks.
The new leadership has taken initial steps to address some of these cultural issues, implementing policies to encourage accountability and transparency. However, the deeply ingrained behaviours and relationships from the previous leadership era have to date, proven resistant to change, especially since certain support staff (both current and former) remain influential and continue to reinforce old dynamics.
For those considering a role here, it’s worth approaching with caution and an understanding of the cultural challenges that may persist. Engaging with current employees and discussing the new leadership’s concrete actions on culture change can offer insight into how much progress has truly been made and whether the evolving environment aligns with their professional values and needs.
1.0
Teaching Role
Apr 2023Tallebudgera QLD 42285 to 6 years in the role
What was once a wonderful place to work, it is now just a business with no loyalty to the staff.
The good thingsThere are some amazing teachers who are passionate about the students.
The challengesThe executive doesn't care about the staff or the students, sadly the school is just a business now. They push their agenda regardless of what is best for the students. They allow some staff to push other staff around.
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