Are you looking for your next teaching adventure? If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate educator with a passion for inclusive education and ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic school community—Mount Isa Special School is where you belong. Join a supportive team committed to preparing students for positive, productive futures through personalised learning and strong family partnerships. Apply now and help shape bright futures in the heart of Queensland's outback.

Job details

Mount Isa Special School is Queensland's most remote and rural special school, set against the striking backdrop of red hills and a major mining operation. We deliver highly individualised learning programs to Prep-Year 12 students with intellectual disabilities and/or multiple impairments, including physical, visual, hearing, and autism spectrum disorders. Our inclusive approach is grounded in the Disability Standards for Education, ensuring every student accesses a rigorous, engaging curriculum tailored to their unique strengths and needs.

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:

• Special Education - Prep-6
• Special Education - Prep-10
• District Relieving Teacher (DRT)- Prep-12 (Temporary ASAP -12/12/25)

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.

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