Join the friendly, welcoming team at Andergrove State School and inspire young minds in our Year 1, Year 3, and Year 5 classrooms. We’re offering full-time, permanent opportunities in a supportive Northern Beaches cluster school where our vision is to teach every student at their level for success. A great place to live, work, and grow your teaching career—read on to discover more.

Job details

Inspire success at Andergrove State School! We have multiple opportunities for passionate primary teachers to join our warm, welcoming team. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment with weekly team planning, strong Positive Behaviour for Learning practices, and a focus on building positive student relationships using the Berry Street framework or similar. Confident in the Explicit Instruction model, you'll help ensure every child is taught at their level and set up for success. With our supportive Inclusion team co-planning and co-teaching alongside you, Andergrove is the perfect place to live, work, and grow your teaching career.

Current Opportunities:

2026

• Year 1 (Permanent)
• Year 3 (Permanent)
• Year 5 (Permanent)

Why Andergrove State School?

• A welcoming, collaborative team – Be part of a friendly, supportive staff culture where teamwork, shared planning, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.
• Collaborative and well-resourced environment – Enjoy a team-focused culture with weekly planning, strong Positive Behaviour for Learning, and inclusive co-teaching practices. Access modern resources like our STEM room and iPads to enhance teaching and learning.
• Relaxed coastal lifestyle in a growing community – Located minutes from Mackay's city centre, Andergrove offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort, friendly community spirit, and easy access to beaches, parks, and outdoor activities.

What We Offer

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

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 Andergrove State School's 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.

• 09 133932 Stream 1, Teacher, Various State Schools, State Schools Division, 16551 (PDF, 190KB)
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