Coach (Pedagogy) - Primary - McDowall State School

McDowall State School has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Pedagogy Coach to lead and model pedagogical reform with a focus on Literacy

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream 1/Coach
• Workplace Location: Brisbane - North
• Job ad reference: QLD/MNR684755/26
• Closing date: 17-Apr-2026
• Yearly salary: $127689 - $127689
• Fortnightly salary:
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: 27/04/26 - 26/06/26, unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Aminta Miller
• Contact details: 38725333 Access the National Relay Service

McDowall State School delivers excellence in quality preparatory and primary education services. We all have a role in making our workplace one that embraces and values diverse backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences, creating a workplace where we all belong.

Your Role:

• Lead and model pedagogical reform/development activities, resulting in improved pedagogical or literacy and numeracy outcomes for students
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development to improve curriculum outcomes for all students
• Work collaboratively with teachers and provide experience to Heads of Program positions by identifying resources and strategies to deliver outcomes
• Play a support role in delivering the vision of the department to coordinate required programs in schools to improve the educational outcomes of students

Teaching in Queensland:

The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here.  

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. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. 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.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.

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)
• Pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

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

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 20 331811 Stream 1, Coach, Various Schools, State Schools Division, 20215 (PDF, 188KB)