Ready to swap the ordinary for something extraordinary? Normanton State School, a close-knit and well-resourced P–10 school in remote North West Queensland, is calling. Here you’ll enjoy the flexibility to teach a range of subjects, work alongside a diverse and supportive team, and make a real impact in a community that values connection, engagement, and high-quality teaching. If you’re seeking purpose, professional growth, and a touch of adventure—your next chapter starts here.

Job details

At Normanton State School, you'll have the chance to teach a range of subjects and year levels while developing new skills through professional learning, including support for working with our EAL/D learners. Located in the well-resourced Gulf of Carpentaria community, the school offers a variety of housing options and generous rural and remote incentives, with full details available on the Teach Queensland website. With a 7B transfer rating and strong community ties, many staff choose to stay well beyond the initial two-year tenure.

For lifestyle information please see this video.

2025 Opportunities:

• Year 1/2 (Permanent)
• Year 5 (Permanent)
• Prep-6 (Permanent)
• Digital Technologies - Year 3-6 (Permanent)
• English / Health and Physical Education / Digital Technologies - Prep-10 (Permanent)
• Learning Support - Prep-10 (Permanent)
• English / Literacy and Numeracy Support / Health / Humanities* - Year 6-10 (Temporary, 07/10/25 - 05/12/25)
• Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) / Hospitality Practices / Mathematics - Year 7-10 (Permanent)

2026 Opportunities:

• Prep (Permanent) 
• Year 3 (Permanent)
• Year 4 (Permanent)
• Year 6 (Permanent)
• FlexiSpace - Year 4-6 (Permanent)
• Health and Physical Education - Prep-10 (Permanent)

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

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and housing 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 resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Normanton SS website here 
📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF) 

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

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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