Teacher - Primary, Kindergarten - Year 2, Burketown State School

Teacher - Primary, Kindergarten - Year 2, Burketown State School

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Burketown State School, North Queensland Region

Join Burketown State School and experience teaching like never before. With just 13 multi-age students, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, personalise learning, and make a genuine impact every day.

Combined with Queensland's generous school holidays and the unique lifestyle of the Gulf Savannah region, this is an opportunity to grow your career while embracing adventure.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: North West Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/690993/26
• Closing date: 13-Jul-2026
• Yearly salary: $76963 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2950.00 - $4718.50
• Job duration: Commence: 13-07-26
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au

Whether you're an experienced teacher or starting your teaching career you'll be supported by a collaborative team and a welcoming community where your contribution truly matters.

Make an impact. Enjoy the adventure. Build a rewarding career.

Current Opportunities:

• Kindergarten - Year 2 (Permanent)

Why Burketown State School?

• Modern classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology designed to enhance learning experiences
• Generous non-contact time, allowing you to focus on planning high-quality learning experiences and supporting student success
• Generous rural and remote incentives including subsidised housing, transfer assistance, location and service payments, additional leave, salary packaging benefits, accelerated transfer opportunities, and potential HELP (HECS) debt reduction
• Teacher housing is provided in modern, spacious one-bedroom units that are fully furnished and well maintained.

What We Offer

• Generous rural teacher incentives
• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and 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 Burketown State School website here.

Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF

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.