PACK YOU BAGS AND GET SET FOR ADVENTURE! Kowanyama State School looks forward to welcoming energetic, vibrant and adventurous teachers to our school community for a variety of permanent roles.

Job details

Our dedicated and professional teaching team looks forward to welcoming energetic, vibrant and adventurous teachers to our school community.  Applications from beginning and experienced teachers are invited for these PERMANENT full time positions.

Students with Disabilities (Multiple Impairment) 
Primary - General 
Primary - Physical Education
Primary - Early Years Primary (ECE Qualifications required)
Secondary - General Secondary 
Secondary - General Secondary with specialist area

As a teacher at Kowanyama State School you'll be warmly welcomed into the community and have opportunities to truly immerse yourself in the rich culture of the people of Kowanyama.

A NOTE FOR PERMANENT STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS: You must have the approval of your substantive Principal prior to submitting your application for this position

Welcome to Kowanyama State School

We are a friendly and welcoming school community, committed to quality education for all children.  We are a very remote Indigenous community school with approximately 220 students from pre-prep to year ten, all of whom are EAL/D learners, speaking one or more traditional languages at home.  Our dedicated team are always energetic, enthusiastic and focussed in our efforts to promote positive and sustainable change through a supportive school environment. We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, and devote a significant amount of time and resources into these key areas.

Explore our website to learn more about Kowanyama State School

What's in it for you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package
• Relocation assistance and additional financial benefits apply to this location
• Limited subsidised departmental accommodation is available
• A broad range of professional development opportunities

Living in Kowanyama

Located 660km from Cairns, the remote community of Kowanyama is 20km inland from the Gulf of Carpentaria on the banks of Magnificent Creek. 

Local amenities include a general store, primary health care centre, canteen, guest house, multi-purpose centre (with fitness equipment), camping grounds, post office and banking facilities.  Kowanyama is accessible by road most of the year depending on weather, road conditions and the capability of your vehicle.  Both Skytrans and Hinterland Aviation offer a regular passenger service weekdays from Cairns as well as offering air freight services.

Please note Kowanyama is an Alcohol Management Plan community.

Applicants for this position must possess:

• Current Queensland College of Teachers registration
• An active application for teacher employment lodged online
• An exemption card issued by Blue Card Services

TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

• Read the attached Role Description
• Attach a brief resume, contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) and a maximum one page written response outlining the skills and knowledge you will bring to the role
• Pre-Service & Beginning Teachers are encouraged to supply their most recent practicum report and academic transcript for the last completed study period (unofficial is fine)

**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**

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online and supply all requested documentation. Applications may be used to fill other similar vacancies and will remain current for up to 12 months. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Teacher Role Description - Kowanyama State School (PDF, 265KB)
  Role Description