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Jessica Braham began her teaching career at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School in 2022, teaching English and history to students in Years 7 to 12. In a short time, she has emerged as a highly capable early-career leader, contributing to the school’s strategic priorities, leading programs and continually refining her classroom practice.
In 2026, at just 25 and four years into her career, Braham was appointed acting assistant head of faculty – sociocultural studies, a significant professional milestone that reflects her leadership potential, initiative and strong work ethic. She is particularly passionate about literacy and reading and has developed creative approaches to engage students with the English curriculum, including innovative Book Week initiatives that promote a love of reading across the school.
Braham is deeply committed to ongoing professional learning. She actively seeks opportunities to strengthen both her pedagogy and leadership skills and regularly shares her practice with colleagues within St Margaret’s and through QHTA TeachMeets.
Parents, students and colleagues consistently describe Braham as a dedicated, caring and inclusive educator who places student wellbeing at the centre of her work. Beyond the classroom, she contributes to the broader life of the school as a former house coordinator, current soccer coordinator and member of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) committee.
11 Petrie St, Ascot, Qld 4007
03 9731 9444
garcia.alba@westbourne.vic.edu.au
linkedin.com/in/jessicawainwright456
stmargarets.qld.edu.au
Jessica Braham
Acting Assistant Head of Faculty – Sociocultural Studies and Secondary School Teacher
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
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2021
2022
2023–2025
Present
2025
Graduated with a dual degree – Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education, majoring in English and history
2021
Commenced teaching at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School as a teacher of English and history
2022
Served as House Coordinator at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
2023–2025
Coordinator of St Margaret’s QGSSSA Soccer Program since 2025, leading the school’s girls’ soccer program
Commenced role as Acting Assistant Head of Faculty – Sociocultural Studies
Present
Top Year-on-Year Net Sales Award
2025
Milestones
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, situated high on a hill in beautiful leafy Ascot, in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, is an independent day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. The school also welcomes boys in Pre-Prep.
There are approximately 1460 students in the school, with around 500 primary students and 950 girls in the secondary school. St Margaret’s has a long and proud boarding history, and around 190 boarders from Years 5 to 12 are accommodated in the boarding house, which is in the very heart of the Ascot campus.
St Margaret’s is well known for its focus on academic excellence, quality learning and teaching and its commitment to pastoral care, together with a holistic approach to the education of the whole child. Each child is known and nurtured in their learning and personal journey throughout their time at the school.
St Margaret’s girls are engaged, enthusiastic and energetic in all they do. They embrace the many extracurricular opportunities available, which make for very vibrant sporting, music, performing and visual arts programs. Additional clubs and activities also allow girls to explore a range of interests.
St Margaret’s is a local school with a global outlook, offering students a variety of international learning opportunities through an extensive global exchange program in Year 10 and touring options.
The staff at St Margaret’s are highly qualified and committed to the learning and the wellbeing of the students in their care. The school’s six core values – spirit, inclusivity, integrity, courage, respect and passion – and the school’s motto, Per Volar Sunata (Born to Fly Upwards), inspire St Margaret’s students to grow and achieve their personal best in all endeavours.
As a school of the Society of the Sacred Advent, worship and spiritual development stand at the centre of St Margaret’s. In addition to weekly religious and values education classes, students participate in regular prayer, reflection and formal worship. Age-appropriate liturgies are supported by regular chapel services, and whole-school celebrations of major Christian festivals occur throughout the year.
“If you have a choice between being liked and doing the right thing, doing the right thing is always better, even if it’s the unpopular thing”
Lee-Ann Prickett,
Experior Financial Group
“What I’ve learned is that when you build from your values, when you put people first, when you do the right thing even when it’s hard, that becomes your plan”
Lee-Ann Prickett,
Experior Financial Group
