Somerset Hills State School is seeking a passionate and nurturing Prep-Year 1 Teacher to join our welcoming and collaborative team. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire our youngest learners, build strong foundations for future success, and make a lasting impact within a supportive school community.

Job details

At Somerset Hills State School, we are committed to providing engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to achieve their personal best. This role is based in a small school with a small class, offering a wonderful opportunity to work closely with students in the early years of schooling. We are seeking a teacher with experience in early years education, a strong understanding of the department's evidence-based approaches to teaching reading, and the ability to effectively support students with disability through inclusive teaching practices. The successful applicant will be a collaborative team member who contributes positively to our school culture and is committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

Why Somerset Hills State School?

• A welcoming, close-knit school community where strong relationships with students and families are highly valued.
• Small class sizes that allow teachers to provide personalised support and build meaningful connections with every student.
• A collaborative teaching culture focused on inclusive education, evidence-informed practice, and continuous improvement.
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a great place to work.

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional learning focused on early years pedagogy, literacy instruction, inclusive education, and student engagement.
• A collaborative workplace where teachers share expertise, resources, and best practice.
• A welcoming school community where teachers are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)