Are you a passionate educator ready to make a difference? We are seeking applications from beginning, early career and experienced teachers for opportunities across our diverse Queensland state schools for a range of 2025 opportunities. Whether you're starting your teaching journey or seeking your next challenges, we have the perfect role for you.

Job details

Queensland offers a unique blend of vibrant cities, picturesque rural landscapes, and stunning coastal communities. Our schools are at the heart of these communities, providing a supportive and collaborative environment where you can thrive and inspire.

For further information about teaching in Queensland, click here to visit the Teach Queensland website.  

Opportunities across sectors and locations:

• Primary and Secondary teaching roles: From early childhood to senior subjects, we need educators across all year levels and disciplines.
• Special Education: Make a profound impact by supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Specialist teachers: We have a range of opportunities in areas such as Health and Physical Education, Music, Languages, Technologies, Visual Arts, and much more to enrich our students' learning experiences.
• Remote and Rural teaching: Experience the richness of Queensland's remote and rural communities while making a significant difference in these unique settings.
• Urban and Suburban schools: Teach in dynamic and diverse urban centers or join welcoming suburban communities.

What's in it for you:

Teacher in a state school provides you the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling and rewarding career while also meeting family, personal and lifestyle need.

We offer teachers:

• competitive teaching salaries
• generous superannuation schemes and leave benefits
• flexible arrangements, including part-time roles
• beginning teacher induction and mentoring support
• professional development and career progression
• a diverse range of educational settings and locations
• rural, remote and regional benefits
• access to a range of wellbeing programs and resources.

For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education please click here.

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. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please click here.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).
• 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

To find out more about our teacher recruitment process, visit the Teach Queensland website.

How to apply

• click the 'Apply now' button below (this will redirect you to the Teach Queensland application page)
• login or register a new account
• complete the online application form and questionnaire
• attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• attach other mandatory documents as listed in the attachment checklist
• pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

NOTE: If you have already applied to the Teacher Application Portal you do not need to apply to this advert to be considered for 2025 vacancies. You can login to your application anytime via your 'my SmartJob' account or contact us via email TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au 

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.

• Teacher-role description (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description
  
  Teacher Application - Attachment Checklist (PDF, 230KB)
  Checklists