Dakabin State High School is seeking a passionate and creative Music Teacher (Years 8-12) to join our secondary team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging music programs within a high-performing school that values innovation, collaboration, 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 strong co-curricular opportunities that enhance student learning. We are seeking an educator who brings strong subject knowledge, creativity, and a commitment to building student engagement through music.

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

• The opportunity to deliver a Music program across Years 8-12, including classroom and co-curricular experiences.
• 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.

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

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