Sherwood State School is a well-established Prep-Year 6 school located in the leafy riverside suburb of Sherwood, just 8km from Brisbane's CBD. This Year 2 teaching role focuses on building strong early foundations in a supportive, student-centred environment that values resilience, relationships, and lifelong learning.

Job details

This Year 2 role sits within a highly collaborative team, with a strong expectation for partnership and communication with families, and a student cohort that is kind, respectful, and responsible—allowing teachers to focus on quality teaching and learning in a low behaviour environment. Supported by approachable and clear leadership, the ideal candidate will bring early years experience and be a creative, engaging, and empathetic educator with strong communication skills, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working collaboratively in the early years. 

Why Sherwood State School?

• Strong focus on early years excellence - Build foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a role that truly values and prioritises early childhood education.
• Collaborative and connected community - Join a school where teamwork, open communication, and strong relationships with colleagues and families are highly valued.
• Opportunity to bring creativity to the classroom - Deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences in an environment that supports enthusiastic and innovative teaching approaches.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

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 Sherwood State 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.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

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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