Mackay North State High School is a high performing school with a proven record of academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship excellence. Students who attend Mackay North have the opportunity to excel across a variety of areas and participate in a number of rewarding extra-curricular activities including international and domestic Marching Band tours, performing arts productions, international ANZAC tours and a range of other sporting, academic and cultural excursions.

Job details

Mackay North State High School are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Inclusion Teacher to support students across Years 7–12. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education practices, differentiated teaching and learning, and the development of positive relationships that enable all students to achieve their potential. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team dedicated to supporting diverse learners and fostering an inclusive school culture.

We are also seeking a skilled and motivated Design and Technologies Teacher (commencement Term 3 2026), with expertise in Industrial Technology strands, Industrial Technology Skills and Industrial Graphics Skills, to teach students across Years 7–12. The successful applicant will be passionate about delivering engaging, practical learning experiences and contributing to a high-quality Design and Technologies program within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

Current Opportunities:

• Inclusion - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Design and Technologies (Industrial Technology strands) / Industrial Technology Skills/ Industrial Graphics Skills - Year 7-12 (Permanent, Commence Term 3: 13/07/2026)

Why Mackay North State High School

• Outstanding facilities and subject breadth – The school boasts state-of-the-art teaching spaces, including laboratories, engineering and hospitality workshops, a commercial kitchen and training restaurant, a fully-equipped performing arts area, 1:1 digital classrooms, a swimming pool, sports courts, and a 250-seat auditorium. Teachers can apply to roles across a wide range of curriculum areas—from STEM and languages to music, hospitality, marine science and more 
• Strong academic and extracurricular culture – As a high‑performing school of over 1,300 students, Mackay North offers expansive offerings such as academic excellence classes, Marine Studies excursions to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays, a vibrant instrumental music program (including Australia's largest school brass marching band), performing arts productions, sports academies, debating, and leadership activities 
• Central Queensland regional support and lifestyle – Part of the Central Queensland region where there's strong demand for both new and experienced teachers, the school qualifies for Teach Queensland's regional incentives and relocation support. Situated in North Mackay, staff benefit from an affordable coastal lifestyle and access to unique ecosystems like the Whitsundays, rainforest parks, beaches and outdoor recreational options

What We Offer

• Location allowance
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation 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 the Mackay North 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.

• 09 133932 teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 190KB)
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