Pormpuraaw State School is a small, culturally rich school located on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula. The school provides education for students from early childhood to Year 6 and offers a supportive teaching environment with a strong focus on student engagement, personalised learning, and success. We're seeking passionate educators who is ready to make a real difference in a remote Indigenous community. This is more than a job - it's a chance to inspire, connect, and grow!

Job details

Pormpuraaw State School is seeking passionate Primary Teachers to join our welcoming and close-knit school community.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students during a pivotal stage of their learning journey. You'll be supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of educators who are committed to student success and continuous professional growth. Teaching in Pormpuraaw also offers the chance to immerse yourself in a rich cultural environment and build strong, genuine connections with students, families, and the wider community.

If you're adaptable, enthusiastic, and driven to make a real difference, this role provides an incredible opportunity to grow as an educator while embracing a truly rewarding and distinctive lifestyle.

Current Opportunities:

• Prep (Permanent, commencing 13/07/2026)
  • The Prep role is a dedicated early years position, focused on supporting students at the very beginning of their schooling journey.
• Prep - Year 6 (Permanent, commencing ASAP)
  • The Prep–Year 6 role offers flexibility across year levels and may involve working with different classes, allowing you to align your teaching with your strengths and interests.

Why Pormpuraaw State School?

• Be part of a school with a strong culture of care, inside and outside the classroom.
• Work in a remote, vibrant Aboriginal community where you'll gain unique experiences and make a real impact. 
• Enjoy the professional and financial support that comes with working in rural/remote TR4‑7 locations - such as subsidised housing, beginning teacher incentives and remote‑service recognition. 

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and housing support

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

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Pormpuraaw State School here
📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF)

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

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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
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