Applications are sought from teachers specialising in Primary education who are looking to join a welcoming and supportive team environment. We have a focus on reading and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be included in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) across FNQ as well as being included in the small school's cluster moderation sessions to support networking and skill building. If you are interested in this opportunity you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

Job details

Mena Creek State School is a small primary school catering to students from Prep to Year 6 within a supportive, multi-age learning environment. We focus on high-quality pedagogy tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.

Our school staff and community work together to create a safe school environment where we embrace and respect students and nurture them to believe in themselves and their learning. The school culture promotes active, hands-on learning and is well-equipped with two adventure playgrounds, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a spacious sports oval, supporting students' physical development and wellbeing.

Situated directly opposite the iconic Paronella Park, the school is uniquely positioned to offer students rich, real-world learning experiences in areas such as sustainable energy, biodiversity, and tourism.

Single shared accommodation is available

For further information about the school, click here to visit the school's website. 

Opportunities listed below are permanent full-time unless otherwise specified.

See opportunities below: 

• Prep-3 (Temporary 14/07/2025 to 12/12/2025)

What is in it for you?

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

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please Click Here.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).

How to apply:

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• 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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
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