Big ideas, bright futures and a school with heart - welcome to Northgate State School! Bring your enthusiasm and creativity to a teaching role where you can spark curiosity, celebrate progress and help every student discover what they can achieve.

Job details

Discover your next teaching opportunity at Northgate State School, tucked away in Nundah on Brisbane's northside. Set beside a nature reserve, with generous grounds and leafy surroundings, our school offers a welcoming place to inspire young learners. Enjoy a school community with a family atmosphere, where positive relationships and personalised learning are central to each child's success. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to a team that helps students build strong foundations and a love of learning.

2027 Opportunities:

• Primary - Year 5 - (Temporary 21/01/2027 - 25/06/2027)
• Primary - Year 3 - (Part time - 0.5FTE, Temporary 21/01/2027 - 25/06/2027)

Why Northgate State School?

• A school with a family feel: Join a welcoming community where staff, students and families support one another. Build meaningful connections in a school that values knowing each child as an individual.
• A team with heart: Work alongside dedicated educators who believe in every student's potential. Share your passion for teaching with colleagues committed to positive relationships and student success.
• Make learning meaningful: Bring lessons to life through a curriculum that responds to students' needs and abilities. Help young learners strengthen their literacy and numeracy skills while building confidence to take on new challenges.
• Room to explore and grow: Teach in a leafy setting beside a nature reserve, with spacious ovals and playgrounds. Encourage curiosity and participation in a school that values academic, sporting and cultural experiences.
• Help every child find success: Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where individual progress matters. Inspire students to aim for their personal best while developing the skills they need for the future.

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 the school's 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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 260KB)
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