Waterford West State School is calling on passionate and dedicated educators to join our team! Located in the heart of Logan, we’re a proud and inclusive community where every child is truly known, valued, and celebrated. ✨ With 750+ students representing 50+ cultural backgrounds—and a strong, cherished connection with our First Nations students, families, and community—diversity isn’t just welcomed here, it’s celebrated. 🌟

Job details

At Waterford West State School, we're dedicated to creating a learning environment where students have the right to learn and teachers have the right to teach with respect at the heart of everything we do. Our expectations are clear, consistent, and grounded in respect for self, others, and learning, while we proudly invest in our staff and their ongoing professional growth.Through explicit instruction, strong school-wide commitment we foster confident lifelong learners from Prep to Year 6 and we're seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our team. 

Current Opportunities: 

• Year 3 (Temporary, ASAP - 26/06/26)
• Science (Temproary, ASAP - 11/12/26)
  • A science specialist's key quality is inspiring curiosity by creating an engaging, supportive environment where students ask questions, explore ideas, and develop critical and creative thinking, fostering confidence and a lasting interest in science.

What qualities are most important for the role?

• Build strong relationships through trust, empathy, and an inclusive environment
• Communicate clearly by explaining concepts well, listening actively, and giving constructive feedback
• Be adaptable and responsive to student needs and learning styles
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and effective, evidence-based teaching practices
• Maintain effective classroom management with clear expectations, routines, and consistent responses
• Show passion and enthusiasm to engage and motivate students
• Practice reflection and maintain a growth mindset to continually improve teaching
• Support overall development of confident, capable, and curious learners

Why Waterford West State School?

• Serves a highly multicultural student population representing more than 50 cultural backgrounds, offering an enriching and diverse teaching experience
• Strong committment  to create a climate that enhances every child's belief in themselves to be lifelong learners and active members of society
• To support classroom excellence, we also have a team of four sector-based coaches, providing targeted support in each part of the school

What we Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

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 Waterford West State School website here

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.

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