Milpera State High School is a special purpose state high school which teaches English language across curriculum areas, located in Chelmer about 6 kilometres from Brisbane Central. It also provides settlement services to newly arrived immigrant and refugee background young people to prepare them for living and studying in Australia. The average number of students at any one time is about 320 but, as there are continuous enrolments and exits, approximately 800 students will attend Milpera during the course of one year.

Job details

Milpera State High School are seeking multiple teachers for temporary opportunities for Semester 1, 2027. If you are a dedicated educator who is committed to delivering a quality educational service and maximising the full potential of every student within a culturally inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you. 

2027 Temporary Opportunities:

• Health and Physical Education/EALD-Science and Mathematics - Year 7-12, Full-time from 21/01/2027 - 25/06/2027
• English as an Additional Language - Year 7-12, Full-time from 21/01/2027 - 25/06/2027
• English as an Additional Language - Year 7-12, Part-time 0.8 FTE from 21/01/2026 - 25/03/2027

Why Milpera State High School ?

• Make a meaningful difference: Support newly arrived immigrant and refugee students to develop their English language skills, build confidence and successfully transition into life and education in Australia.
• Work in a culturally diverse and supportive environment: Be part of an inclusive school community that values students' cultural identities, celebrates diversity and fosters a strong sense of belonging through meaningful learning experiences and extracurricular opportunities.
• Grow professionally and collaborate: Work alongside highly experienced EAL teachers, bilingual teacher aides and a dedicated volunteer team, delivering engaging, cross-curricular learning experiences across English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, HPE, Art and Coding.

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 Milpera State High School 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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
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