Dakabin State High School is seeking enthusiastic and committed Secondary Teachers to join our team, with multiple opportunities available across Years 7–12. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-performing school that prioritises staff support, professional growth, and student success.

Job details

At Dakabin State High School, we focus on providing rich and engaging learning experiences that enable students to learn, grow, and achieve while maintaining high academic standards. Set across 60 acres of native bushland, our school offers diverse resources and signature programs, including our Basketball Academy. Our staff work collaboratively within strong faculty teams to deliver consistent curriculum and build positive relationships with students. We are seeking educators who bring strong curriculum knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to student-centred practice.

Current Opportunities:

• Science / Science in Practice – Years 7–12 (Temporary 05/05/26 - 18/09/26)
  • This role will see the successful applicant join the Science faculty, supporting Dakabin State High School students to engage and succeed in this vital learning area. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong growth mindset, the ability to work collaboratively within a team, and the capacity to build positive connections with students and staff. The ability to effectively engage and connect with students is essential.
• Music / Music in Practice – Years 8–12 (Permanent)
  • This role involves delivering engaging Music programs across junior and senior secondary, supporting students in both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. The successful applicant will demonstrate creativity, strong classroom practice, and a willingness to contribute to the school's co-curricular music opportunities.

Why Dakabin State High School? 

• A high-performing school that invests in staff through structured professional learning, including dedicated Professional Learning Team time and curriculum collaboration.
• A strong support network for teachers, including faculty HODs, a Behaviour Hub, Year Level Coordinators, and a Deputy Principal of Student Engagement (RISE Team).
• A school culture focused on continuous improvement, recognised through a Metropolitan North Showcase Excellence Award for developing Assessment Literate Learners.
• A dynamic school environment with strong co-curricular opportunities and a commitment to student engagement.

What We Offer

• Access to structured professional development, including the Aspirant Program and support for beginning teachers.
• Dedicated weekly Professional Learning Team time and daily curriculum collaboration opportunities.
• A supportive leadership structure, including a Deputy Principal of HR focused on staff wellbeing and coaching.

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.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

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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