Western Cape College are seeking applications from beginning, early career and experienced teachers looking to join a welcoming and supportive team environment. If you are interested in any of the listed opportunities you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. Teachers who have applied to the Teacher Application Portal are encouraged to email TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au with your interest in specific opportunities.

Job details

The Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an important role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education. Western Cape College captures our values as four pillars that guide our everyday work, strategic decisions and service delivery - Connection, Wellbeing, Learning and Leading.

Discover more about our school here, and get a feel for the Weipa lifestyle through this YouTube video.

We are currently seeking passionate secondary teachers at our Weipa campus who can teach one or more of the following subjects:

• Technologies: Digital Technologies - Year 5-10

• Technologies: Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Strands), Hospitality Practices, Design and Technologies (Industrial Technology Strands), Engineering, Building and Construction Skills - Year 7-12

• Arts: Visual Arts, Media Arts-Year 7-12

• English/*Humanities and Social Sciences: English/*Humanities and Social Sciences (Middle Years)/Economics and Business/Civics and Citizenship - Year 7-10

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, across all year levels).

All teachers seeking employment with the Department of Education are encouraged to apply to the Teacher Application Portal to join the talent pool.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive salary package with remote area incentives

• Paid relocation assistance and subsidised housing options

• Additional leave entitlements 

• Professional development opportunities

• Access to modern teaching resources

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

• Experience the stunning natural beauty and close-knit community of Weipa

For further information about the incentives and benefits of working with the Department of Education please Click here.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• Relevant teaching qualification (more info here).

• Current Queensland teacher registration (full or provisional). Details here.

• Australian working rights or eligibility for a work visa.

• Passion for engaging with diverse student cohorts and creating impactful learning experiences.

• Demonstrated experience across primary and/or secondary to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of students in their chosen subject area.

How to apply:

SEEK: Click the "Apply" button on SEEK to be redirected to the SmartJobs website

SmartJobs:

• Click the green "Apply online" button
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current resume including contact details of two professional referees

Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

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.

• Teacher Role Description (PDF, 190KB)
  Role Description