We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and dedicated educators for a Prep classroom teacher and a specialist Arts teacher.

Job details

Thornlands State School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in the heart of the Redlands Coast, just a short drive from Brisbane and the beautiful bayside. With a strong community focus, the school offers a supportive and collaborative environment where staff work together to develop professionally and help each other succeed.

Our motto, "Growing the Whole Child," reflects our commitment to nurturing every aspect of a child's development academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff at Thornlands are dedicated to maintaining high expectations while providing a caring, safe, and engaging learning environment for all students.

Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of the bayside while making a meaningful impact in a school that values teamwork, professional growth, and student success.

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

Available Teaching Opportunities:

• Prep (Part-time 0.6FTE, Temporary, ASAP - 12/12/25)
• The Arts (Part-time 0.8 FTE, Temporary, ASAP - 12/12/2025)

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?

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

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A passionate early years educator with knowledge of the Department's Reading Position Statement and Synthetic Phonics approach.  
• A strong literacy background and knowledge of DRA (Decodable Readers Australia) would be advantageous however not essential.
• A willingness to learn and develop their knowledge and understanding of the teaching of literacy in the early years is essential.
• A relevant teaching qualification. More info
• Full or provisional Queensland teacher registration. More info
• Pre-service teachers must complete their course and meet department requirements
• Australian working rights or a valid visa

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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