Teacher - District Relieving Teacher (DRT), Prep to Year 6, Lakeland State School

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Lakeland State School, Far North Queensland

Lakeland State School is a small, welcoming Primary school located in the picturesque rural township of Lakeland, Far North Queensland. We offer a close-knit, supportive learning environment where teachers can make a real difference in students’ lives. This role provides the chance to work in a community-focused school, gain diverse teaching experiences, and enjoy the unique lifestyle of a rural Queensland setting.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Cairns region,Far North Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/FNQ659707/25
• Closing date: 02-Feb-2026
• Yearly salary: $44487 - $73861
• Fortnightly salary: $1705.20 - $2831.10
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: 22-01-26 until 04-12-26
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service

Lakeland State School is looking for a motivated and adaptable District Relieving Teacher to join our Prep–6 team. This role involves supporting schools across our cluster - Lakeland, Laura, Rossville, and Bloomfield River - bringing variety and meaningful impact to each day. Enjoy teaching in a close-knit, rural community where every day offers new challenges and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate, flexible, and ready for a rewarding teaching experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Lakeland State School?

• High‑impact, close‑knit learning environment: With small class sizes and a 1:7 teacher‑student ratio, your teaching creates real difference and deep individual connections
• Vibrant community spirit and educational excellence: The school fosters strong values, pride, inclusivity, and a focus on academic quality, supported by dedicated staff and enriched through hands‑on programs like Playgroup and multi‑age projects.
• Unique outback lifestyle with real adventure : Embrace a remote teaching experience surrounded by natural beauty, from rugged landscapes to nearby national parks, all while making a lasting impact in a tight-knit community.
• Location: Just one hour from Cooktown and three hours from Cairns via sealed roads, this role offers a unique opportunity to teach in a small, supportive school making a big impact.

For further information on this vacancy, please feel free to contact Des Mellican (Principal) on 0448 272 456

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and teacher housing support

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 Lakeland State School website here

📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB) Role Description