Only half an hour's drive from the city of Mackay, teaching in Sarina means you're only a hop, skip and a jump from beautiful beaches, scenic mountain ranges, city conveniences and amenities, and much more. There's plenty to do and experiences in beautiful Sarina and surrounding areas. Whether you're early in your career or ready for a new chapter, Sarina offers the perfect balance of meaningful work and an enviable lifestyle.

Job details

Join the Dynamic Team at Sarina State High School! Are you a passionate secondary or primary teacher ready to make a difference?  We are seeking applications from teachers interested in delivering curriculum across Years 7–12 in any subject area or combination, including those listed below. We welcome conversations with applicants regarding preferred year levels, teaching areas and future opportunities. If your teaching area is not currently advertised, we still encourage you to apply and submit an expression of interest, as we are keen to match the right candidates to both current and future vacancies, including 2027 opportunities.

Current Opportunities:

• Design and Technologies (Food specialisations)/Hospitality Practices - (Permanent)
• Design and Technologies - Year 7-10 (Permanent)
• English/History - (Permanent)
• English/Humanities and Social Sciences* - (Permanent)
• Mathematics - (Permanent)
• Mathematics/Health and Physical Education - Year 7-10 (Permanent)
• Music/The Arts - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Special Education - (Permanent)
• Inclusion - Year 7 -10 (Permanent)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business across Year Levels 7 - 12)

2027 Opportunities:

• Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) /Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies) - (Permanent)
• History/English - (Permanent)

Why Sarina State High School?

• Very supportive school community
• Embedded Support Programs for new and beginning staff
• Staff participate in structured collegial development and collaborative approaches supporting the delivery of curriculum and options for different classroom practices
• Dedicated Teaching and Learning Head of Department that works with all staff to support their development across all teaching areas

What We Offer

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

For more information, please visit this link 

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 Sarina State High 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.

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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