Nestled at the tip of Cape York Peninsula, Northern Peninsula Area State College serves the culturally rich communities of Bamaga, Injinoo, Umagico, New Mapoon, and Seisia. This K–12 college spans three campuses, offering a truly immersive educational experience aligned with strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and providing teachers with meaningful, career-defining opportunities.

Job details

The Northern Peninsula Area State College communities consist of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal culture, Torres Strait Islander culture and non-indigenous cultures. Many local families originate from Saibai Island and Badu Island, as well as many other islands in the Torres Strait. Currently it has approximately 60 registered teachers in teaching and administrative roles throughout all the campuses.  Strong links with TAFE have been developed.  The College will continue to grow and adapt to provide a quality education service in one of the most remote centres of Queensland.

Current Opportunities:

2025

• District Relieving Teacher (DRT) - Prep-12 (Temporary, ASAP - 05/12/25)
• English / Humanities* - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Special Education - Prep-12 (Permanent)
• Primary - Year 4 (Permanent)
• Music in Practice - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Hospitality Practices - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Multiple Impairment - Prep-12 (Permanent)

2026

• Primary 
  • Kindergarten (Permanent)
  • Year 4/5 (Permanent)
• Music
  • Year 7-12 (Permanent)
  • Prep-6 (Permanent)
• Inclusion
  • Year 7-12 (Permanent)
  • Kindergarten-6 (Permanent)
• Physical Education - Kindergarten-6 (Permanent)
• English - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Digital Technologies - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Agricultural Practices - Year 7-12 (Permanent)

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

Why Northern Peninsula Area College?

• Work with students from strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
• Live and teach at the northern tip of Australia
• Join a supportive, close-knit school and local community 
• Access professional growth through TAFE and university partnerships
• Be part of vibrant school events, culture and celebrations

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Eligible teachers can access grants and HECS-HELP debt reductions
• Enjoy leadership and development opportunities in a smaller school setting
• Embrace a relaxed lifestyle with real community connection
• Relocation assistance, subsidised housing and a 12 month accommodation package is available at this location

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 Northern Peninsula Area State College website here
📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF) 

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

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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