Teacher - Primary, Kindergarten-Year 2, Mount Garnet State School

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Mount Garnet State School

Mount Garnet State School is a small, community-focused school supporting students from Prep to Year 6. We are seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher to lead learning in the Kindergarten to Year 2 classroom. The school is located in Mount Garnet, a rural township on the southern Atherton Tablelands.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Far North Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/FNQ656055/25
• Closing date: 02-Feb-2026
• Yearly salary: $74146 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2842.00 - $4718.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Commence 22-01-26 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service

We're recruiting teachers to join our close-knit team. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a rewarding regional move, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful.

Current Opportunities:

• Primary Teacher - Kindergarten-Year 2

Why Mount Garnet State School

• Early years teaching experience preferable, with strong support provided.
• Access to extensive onsite professional development opportunities.
• Flexible start dates available, with onboarding support from current teacher if commencing earlier.
• Small, supportive school community with strong student-teacher connections.
• Unique rural lifestyle on the southern Atherton Tablelands.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in early years education (K-2).

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 Mount Garnet State School 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.

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
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