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Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Thuringowa State High School (Townsville)


Thuringowa State High School, North Queensland Region

Thuringowa State High School ¿ A Great School with Great Opportunities! Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator ready to make a difference? Thuringowa State High School is seeking passionate professionals to join our dynamic team. With a strong focus on student success, innovation, and inclusive education, we offer a supportive environment where both staff and students can thrive. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a school that values growth, community, and opportunity¿look no further.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Teacher
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/647999/25
Closing date 26-Feb-2027
Job duration Commence: As Soon As Possible
Contact person Teacher Recruitment Team
Contact details TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au
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Thuringowa State High School is a great school with great opportunities!

Located in the heart of Riverway, Thuringowa State High School is a close-knit secondary school serving students from Years 7–12. We have a proud tradition of academic excellence, sporting and cultural achievement, and strong community spirit, while providing a supportive environment where every student and staff member is recognised, valued and encouraged to thrive.

As a smaller secondary school, we offer students a diverse range of opportunities to develop and extend their individual strengths and interests. These include our Queensland Virtual Academy, iSTEM program for Years 7–10, strong sporting programs, instrumental music, Theatre Restaurant and highly successful Vocational Education Program.

Our students come from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds, and we are committed to providing inclusive learning opportunities that support every student to reach their potential.

If you're looking for a school where you can build strong relationships, contribute to a vibrant community and make a meaningful difference to young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Permanent Opportunities: 

  • Engineering Skills - Year 11 - 12 (Permanent, commencing ASAP)
  • Japanese - Year 7 - 9 (Permanent, commencing ASAP)
  • Health and Physical Education / Sport and Recreation / Physical Education - Year 7-12 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027)
  • Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) Year 7-10 & Hospitality Practices Year 11-12 (Permanent, commencing 12/07/2027)
  • Mathematics/Science in Practice - Year 7-12 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027)

Temporary Opportunities:

  • Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies Specialisation) - Year 7-10 and Engineering Skills / Furnishing Skills - Year 11-12 (Temporary Fulltime, commencing 21/01/2027-10/12/2027)
  • English & Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 7-9 / Literacy Skills - Year 7-8 (Temporary Part-time 0.8 FTE, commencing 21/01/2027 - 10/12/2027)
  • History/Business - Year 7-10 (Temporary Part-time 0.8FTE, commencing 21/01/2027 - 08/12/2028)
  • Hospitality Practices - Year 11 - 12 (Temporary, Part-time 0.8FTE, commencing 21/01/2027 - 23/06/2028)

What We Offer

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

What You'll Need

How to apply

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  • Attach your resume including two professional referees

Explore the school: Visit Thuringowa State High School website here

Read about departmental incentives: Relocation and Settlement Support

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

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

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.

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