Nestled in the heart of the North Burnett, Mount Perry State School is a vibrant P-6 rural school where each learner is known, supported and challenged to achieve their best. The school combines rich local heritage with modern teaching practices, offering a rewarding and community-connected environment for educators eager to make real impact.

Job details

We're recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated K- 2 classroom teacher to join Mount Perry State School for the 2026 school year. This temporary full time role offers the opportunity to teach in a small, friendly and community-centred rural school where strong relationships, high expectations and personalised support define daily practice. It's an ideal opportunity for a teacher committed to early years learning, positive behaviour routines and creating safe, predictable and inclusive classroom environments.

Current Opportunities:

• Primary, K - Year 2 (temporary, full time commencing 22/01/26 until 18/09/2026)

Why Mount Perry State School?

• Small, friendly P-6 school with a strong sense of community and connection
• Supportive, trauma-informed culture grounded in Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
• Highly collaborative environment where staff problem-solve together and celebrate successes
• Beautiful rural location close to Gin Gin and Bundaberg, offering the benefits of small-school life

What We Offer

• Strong, personalised support from the principal and experienced staff
• Regular check-ins, collaborative planning and guided professional learning
• Opportunities to grow leadership capability within a supportive team
• Access to specialist support including teacher aides and regional support for the on-site Kindergarten program
• Teacher housing available in Mount Perry 
  *Suitable for single or family occupancy 

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 Mount Perry 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.

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)
  Role Description