Coach - Secondary - Atherton State High School

Atherton State High School is seeking a full-time Coach to support the implementation of delivering high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction across the school to improve student reading outcomes.

Job details

Position status

Fixed Term Temporary

Position type

Full-time

Occupational group

Education & Training

Classification

Stream 1/Coach

Workplace Location

Cairns region,Far North Qld

Job ad reference

QLD/FNQ680406/26

Closing date

12-Mar-2026

Yearly salary

$127689 - $127689

Fortnightly salary

Total remuneration

Salary Other

Job duration

ASAP - 11/12/26, Unless otherwise determined

Contact person

Leanne Knight Smith

Contact details

40305222 Access the National Relay Service

At Atherton State High School we foster a community built on respect, engagement, achievement and dedication to lifelong learning. Encouraging each student to strive for their personal best, maintain a positive outlook and pursue excellence in all endeavours is our priority.

Your Role:

The Coach supports the implementation of delivering high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction across the school to improve student reading outcomes.

The role focuses on improving student reading outcomes, building teacher capacity, and embedding effective literacy practices aligned with the Australian Curriculum and Education Queensland priorities.

The Coach provides on-site professional development, models effective instructional strategies, and uses data to inform practices, collaborating with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to strengthen literacy programs and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

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.

• teach-s1-coach-rd (PDF, 265KB) Role Description