Depot Hill State School is seeking a caring, capable and adaptable Year 2/3 Teacher to join our school community in Rockhampton. This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about making a genuine difference, building strong relationships with students and creating a calm, positive and engaging classroom where every child is supported to succeed.

Job details

Depot Hill State School is a welcoming and diverse school community where teachers have the opportunity to know their students well and make a meaningful impact on their learning and development. Our students bring a wide range of strengths, experiences and learning needs to the classroom, creating an environment where strong relationships, inclusive practice and responsive teaching are highly valued.

All classes across the school are multi-age, providing teachers with the opportunity to develop their skills in differentiation and deliver learning that responds to students at different stages of their development. Importantly, teachers are well supported through strong whole-school intervention practices, with school-based Heads of Curriculum (HOCs), Head of Special Education Services (HOSES), a Community Education Counsellor (CEC), and multiple teacher aides within classrooms working alongside teachers to support student learning and engagement.

Current Opportunities:

• Year 2/3 full-time permanent commencing 06/10/26

Why Depot Hill State School?

• Make a meaningful impact – build strong relationships with students and support their academic, social and personal growth during the important early primary years.
• Be supported in the classroom – work alongside teacher aides and specialist staff who collaborate with teachers to provide targeted support and differentiated learning.
• Develop your teaching practice – build valuable experience in multi-age teaching, inclusive education, differentiation and responsive classroom practice.
• Join a collaborative school community – be part of a team that values relationships, consistency and working together to help every student achieve their potential.

What We Offer

• Strong school-based support through HOCs, HOSES, CEC and multiple teacher aides, providing additional expertise and assistance within the classroom.
• Established intervention and differentiation practices to help teachers confidently respond to individual learning needs.
• A collaborative approach where classroom teachers, specialist staff and teacher aides work together to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to build strong relationships with students and see the impact of your teaching through their progress, confidence and success.

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 Depot Hill SS website here

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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