Dakabin State High School is seeking a passionate and engaging Humanities and Social Sciences (Middle Years) Teacher (Years 7-10) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through meaningful and future-focused learning within a high-performing school that invests in both staff and student success.

Job details

At Dakabin State High School, we focus on providing rich and engaging learning experiences that enable students to learn, grow, and achieve while maintaining high academic standards. Set across 60 acres of native bushland, our school offers diverse resources and signature programs, including our Agriculture and Basketball Academies. Our collaborative culture is underpinned by strong professional learning, dedicated staff support, and a commitment to delivering high-quality curriculum. We are seeking a teacher who brings strong curriculum knowledge, a growth mindset, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues. 

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-12.

Why Dakabin State High School?  

• A high-performing school with a strong focus on continuous improvement and student achievement.
• Structured support systems including a Behaviour Hub, Deputy Principal of Student Engagement (RISE Team), HODs, and Year Level Coordinators.
• A recognised culture of excellence, including a Metropolitan North Showcase Excellence Award for developing Assessment Literate Learners.
• A dynamic school environment with signature Agriculture and Basketball Academies and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

What We Offer

• Access to structured professional development, including a 70-minute weekly Professional Learning Team session and daily curriculum collaboration time.
• Strong support for career progression through the Aspirant Program and a dedicated Beginning Teacher program.
• Leadership support through a Deputy Principal of HR focused on staff wellbeing, coaching, and professional growth.
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school initiatives through Wellbeing, PBL, Inclusivity, and Pedagogy committees.

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 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

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