Park Avenue State School are seeking applications from a flexible, relational teacher with a good understanding of the Early Years Framework and reasonable adjustments to support all learners to work in our Early Childhood Development Program.

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💛 Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you passionate about shaping the futures of young learners aged 3–5 years with disability? Join the dedicated Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) team at Park Avenue State School and be part of a collaborative, child-centred environment that supports successful transitions into primary school. 🌈📚This is a unique opportunity to positively impact children and families at a crucial stage of development.

🌟 About the Role: As part of our ECDP team, you will:

👩‍🏫 Teach in small class settings with Teacher Aide (TA) support
🤝 Work collaboratively with families and the School Nurse
🧩 Support individualised learning aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
🌱 Guide students through successful transitions into primary school environments
💬 Communicate effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams

🎯 What We're Looking For ✅ Essential Qualities

✔️ Strong communication skills
✔️ Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
✔️ Ability to collaborate with families and health professionals
✔️ Flexibility and adaptability
✔️ Commitment to teamwork
✔️ Passion for teaching in a special education setting

🌟 Highly Valued (Nice to Have)

✨ Experience in early childhood special education
✨ Confidence working within multidisciplinary environments

💼 Our Culture: At Park Avenue State School, our ECDP culture is:

🤝 Collaborative – We work together to provide the best possible outcomes for every child
🔄 Flexible – We adapt to meet the diverse needs of our students
🌈 Purpose-Driven – We are committed to meaningful, successful school transitions

You'll be joining a supportive team that genuinely values shared expertise and collective success.

📚 Professional Support & Development

🎓 Specialised health training provided on the job
👩‍⚕️ Close collaboration with allied health professionals
🌟 Ongoing opportunities to build expertise in early childhood disability education

💡 Why Join Us?

✨ Small class sizes
✨ TA support in every ECDP classroom
✨ Purposeful, impactful work
✨ Permanent, full-time stability
✨ The chance to help shape confident transitions into school life

If you are ready to be part of a passionate, supportive team making a lasting difference in the lives of young children and their families — we would love to hear from you! 💙

📢 Apply now and help build bright beginnings at Park Avenue State School!

Current Opportunities:

• Early Childhood Development Program - (Permanent, Commencement date: 20/04/2026)

What We Offer

• Location allowance
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation support

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

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

🔗 Explore the school: Visit the Park Avenue State School website here

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

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