Toowong State School is a primary school in Brisbane's inner-west, committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school values strong relationships, high expectations and a collaborative approach to supporting student learning and wellbeing. Toowong State School is seeking either a Primary Mathematics and a Primary Arts teacher to work across Prep to Year 6.

Job details

The successful applicant will contribute to strengthening curriculum planning, teaching practice and student engagement across the school. The role involves working collaboratively with school leaders and staff to ensure high-quality, consistent and aligned curriculum delivery.

Current Opportunities 

• Mathematics - Prep - 6 ( Temporary, Full-Time commence 13/07/26 - 11/12/26)

• • This aspect of the role focuses on strengthening whole-school mathematics planning (Prep-Year 6), with an emphasis on curriculum alignment, unit development and teacher capability building. Responsibilities include:
  • Developing and refining high-quality unit plans aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics
  • Ensuring clear sequencing of teaching and learning across year levels and bands
  • Aligning assessment tasks and marking guides to achievement standards
  • Embedding effective use of formative and summative assessment practices
  • Supporting consistent implementation of explicit teaching, problem-solving and reasoning approaches
  • Collaborating with teachers and leaders to strengthen curriculum delivery and pedagogical practice

• The Arts - Prep - 6 ( Temporary, Full-Time commence 13/06/26 - 11/12/26)
  • This aspect of the role involves delivering engaging and high-quality Arts education across Dance, Drama, Media Arts and Visual Arts (Prep-Year 6). Responsibilities include:
  • Planning, delivering and assessing engaging Arts programs aligned to the Australian Curriculum: The Arts
  • Differentiating learning experiences to meet diverse student needs
  • Creating opportunities for creativity, expression and student engagement
  • Integrating Arts learning across curriculum areas and whole-school initiatives
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and collaborative school culture

Why Toowong State School ?

• 🌿 Supportive, welcoming school community
• 📚 Engaged Prep-Year 6 learners
• 🤝 Collaborative and positive staff culture
• 🚀 Focus on quality teaching and improvement
• 🎨 Opportunities across a broad curriculum
• 🏫 Strong sense of community and connection

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 Toowong 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.

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 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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)