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Coach (Literacy) - Secondary - Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School, 7873
Are you looking for an amazing opportunity in tropical Central Queensland that attracts the rental assistance through Department's Rural and Remote Housing Incentive Scheme? Then this position is for you - Mackay Northern Beaches SHS seeks a focussed and dynamic leader to join a committed team on our journey to achieve best possible outcomes and pathways for all our students. This opportunity will suit an educator who is a team player, passionate about developing not only students' literacy skills but the skills of teachers to embed literacy across the school. If this permanent opportunity sounds like it is reflective of your passion and capabilities, we would love to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 1/Coach |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CQR668555/25 |
| Closing date | 14-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | Commencing 22nd of January 2026 |
| Contact person | Sian Burrows |
| Contact details | 0417717864 Access the National Relay Service |
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is a vibrant, future-focused learning community that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. The school's vision is to ensure that every student succeeds through quality teaching and learning, wellbeing support, and community partnerships. Our Annual Implementation Plan prioritises literacy, reading, and pedagogical excellence to improve student outcomes.
About the Role
The Literacy Coach plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the school's “Realising the Reading Potential of Every Student” framework. The role focuses on building teacher capability in literacy pedagogy, delivering coaching and mentoring across faculties, and supporting consistent, high-quality reading instruction. Working collaboratively with the leadership team, the coach will drive evidence-based practices that enhance student engagement, literacy achievement, and academic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide literacy-focused coaching and mentoring aligned with the school's AIP.
- Model best practice in literacy instruction and assessment.
- Support teachers in implementing high-impact reading and writing strategies.
- Use data to monitor and improve literacy outcomes.
- Collaborate with staff to align literacy pedagogy across all learning areas.
- Lead professional learning that builds teacher confidence and expertise in reading instruction.
What We Offer
- A supportive, collegial school culture focused on growth and collaboration.
- Ongoing professional learning and leadership development.
- Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement priorities.
- Access to regional networks and departmental professional learning programs.
Join Us
- If you are an enthusiastic educator with a passion for literacy and the ability to lead others toward improved practice, we invite you to apply. Help us continue to realise the reading potential of every student at Mackay Northern Beaches State High School.
Applicants for these positions must possess:
- A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
- Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE.
- In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please CLICK HERE.
How to apply:
Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed"
**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.**
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.
Documents
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