Malanda State High School looks forward to welcoming suitably qualified and experienced secondary teachers for a variety of permanent roles. Our preferred applicants will be hard-working, committed and ready to embrace the adventure of living and working in our beautiful part of the world. Weekend adventures and a small town lifestyle await.

Job details

We welcome applications from teachers able to teach any combination of the following subject areas;

• English
• Humanities (History or Geography)
• Business
• Digital Technologies
• Digital Solutions
• Health and Physical Education 

If you have the skills and experience for one of these roles, love that small rural town feel and enjoy getting out and about on weekends, we'd love to hear from you.

Welcome to Malanda State High School

We are a small rural school catering for approximately 420 students in Years 7 to 12.  Our dedicated teaching team is committed to actively preparing every one of our students for life beyond school, where they are capable of enjoying the benefits of our society as a consequence of being actively employed.  Being a small school, we are able to engage with students and their families on an individual level to ensure students are supported to build their skills and knowledge, and achieve the academic results needed to leave our school bound for University, TAFE or to enter gainful employment.  Our wide curriculum offering and personal approach to student development is producing outstanding outcomes for students of which we are justly proud.

Explore our website to learn more about Malanda State High School

What's in it for you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
• Relocation assistance
• A broad range of professional development opportunities

Living in Malanda

Just 90 minutes from Cairns by car is the small rural town of Malanda, part of the Crater Lakes and Waterfalls district of the Atherton Tablelands.  The geologically diverse landscape beckons you to explore craters, waterfalls and cool fresh water creeks and rivers.

The Tablelands region is incredibly unique with stunning rainforest, volcanic formations, crater lakes and views across rolling pastures to Mt Bartle Frere, the highest mountain in Queensland.  It is also home to an amazing array of local produce, with plenty of opportunities to sample everything from chocolates and cheese to wines and the most delicious macadamia nuts you'll ever taste!  You can pop into popular Mungalli Creek Dairy and learn about their biodynamic farming practices or sit down to a high tea and daydream as you lose yourself in the beauty of the landscape.

Applicants for this position must possess:

• Current Queensland College of Teachers registration
• An active application for teacher employment lodged online

TO APPLY FOR THIS EXCITING 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**

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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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description