At Mackay Northern Beaches State High School, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student feels a genuine sense of belonging and is empowered to shape their future. We foster a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and continuous improvement, ensuring every student is supported to achieve personal excellence. Our staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality teaching, embrace innovative practice and celebrate success. We value educators who are passionate about making a difference and who are committed to building positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

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Make a Difference. Build Connections. Inspire Success.

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is seeking passionate, collaborative and student-focused teachers to join its team across a range of permanent and temporary teaching opportunities. With vacancies spanning Inclusion, Mathematics, English, Drama, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Social and Community Studies, there are opportunities for teachers with diverse skills and experience to make a meaningful difference to student learning and achievement.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers, as well as beginning and early career teachers looking to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative school environment. Teachers with a strong commitment to inclusive practice, differentiated learning and achieving positive outcomes for all students are encouraged to apply.

The school offers a supportive culture that values professional growth, collaboration and continuous improvement, with dedicated mentoring and guidance available through its Beginning and Early Career Teacher Program.

Current Opportunity:

• Inclusion/ Mathematics - (Permanent, Commencing ASAP)
• English/Drama - (Temporary, Commencing ASAP - 01/04/2027)
• Inclusion/Mathematics - (Temporary, Commencing ASAP - 01/04/2027)

2027 Opportunity:

• English/ Essential English/ Humanities and Social Sciences*/ Social and Community Studies - (Permanent, Commencing 21/01/2027)
• Inclusion - Year 7-10 (Permanent, Commencing 21/01/2027)
• English/Humanities and Social Sciences* _Year 7-12 (Permanent, Commencing 21/01/2027) 
• Drama/Humanities and Social Sciences* - Year 7-10 (Permanent, Commencing 21/01/2027)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7 to 12). 

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive teaching culture.
• A structured mentoring and induction program for beginning and early career teachers.
• Modern learning environments and quality teaching resources.
• Genuine opportunities for leadership and career progression.
• Access to professional learning aligned to your career goals.
• Location allowance (where applicable).
• Relocation assistance for eligible applicants.

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

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

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All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Permanent teachers currently employed by the department are encouraged to apply through the teacher transfer process. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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 commence and 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.

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