Multiple opportunities are available in schools within Townsville and surrounding locations for beginning, early career and experienced teachers looking to join a welcoming and supportive team environment. If you are interested in any of the listed opportunities you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. Teachers who have applied to the Teacher Application Portal are encouraged to email TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au with your interest in specific opportunities.

Job details

Current opportunities: 

2024

Aitkenvale State School-Yr 3 

Belgian Gardens State School-Yr 3 

Cranbrook State School-P-6, Humanities Yr 2

Cloncurry State School-Yr 4-9 Science/Yr 7-8 Maths

Currajong State School-Yr 4

Giru State School-Yr 3-4 (Temp)

Kelso State School-P-6

North Shore State School-LRT, Arts

Townsville South State School- Yr 5 (temp)

Vincent State School-Prep

Wulguru State School-P-6,Yr 4-5

2025

Aitkenvale State School–Yr 1, EALD(Prep-Yr 6)

Brandon State School-Prep-6

Cranbrook State School-Prep - Yr 6, Yr 1

Giru State School-Prep/Yr 1,Yr 5/6

Heatley State School-Yr 2, Yr 4

Kelso State School-Prep-6, Yr 1-2

Oonoonba State School -Yr 4, Yr 5 

Rasmussen State School -Yr 3 (temp),Yr 6 

The Willows State School -Multiple roles across Prep-Yr 6

Wulguru State School -Yr 3-6 (experience-The Arts),Yr 3-6

All teachers seeking employment with the Department of Education are encouraged to apply to the Teacher Application Portal to join the talent pool.

What is in it for you?

For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education,  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).

How to apply:

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current resume including contact details of two professional referees

Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Teacher Role Description (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description