Located in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands, Atherton State School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong focus on student achievement, wellbeing, and community connection. Our staff work collaboratively to provide engaging learning experiences that support every student to succeed and thrive. We value positive relationships, high expectations, and creating opportunities for students to excel across academic, cultural, sporting, and creative pursuits.

Job details

Atherton State School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Music Teacher to deliver a high-quality music program for students from Prep to Year 6. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to contribute to a vibrant rural school community, foster student engagement through the arts, and work collaboratively with staff to support strong learning outcomes across the school.

Current Opportunities:

• Music - Prep - 6 (Temporary, 13/07/2026 - 11/12/2026, Part-time 0.6FTE)
  • The Music - Prep - 6 role offers flexibility across year levels and may involve working with different classes, allowing you to align your teaching with your strengths and interests.  

Why Atherton State School?

• Be part of a legacy of excellence in education, serving the community
• Teach in a school that values innovation, inclusion
• Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in a collegial team
• Enjoy strong community ties and meaningful engagement with families and local organisations 
• Experience a holistic approach to education that nurtures confident, capable, and courteous learners

What We Offer

• A supportive leadership team focused on mentoring, coaching and wellbeing
• Modern facilities and resourced classrooms to support high-impact teaching
• Dedicated support for professional learning and career development 
• Relocation assistance for eligible applicants 
• The lifestyle benefits of living in the picturesque Atherton Tablelands, with access to natural wonders, cafes, markets and an active community

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

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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 considered.

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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
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