Teacher - Primary, Prep - Year 1, Coningsby State School - (Mackay)

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Coningsby State School, Central Queensland

Welcome to Coningsby State School, where we deliver a quality, authentic curriculum that inspires students to achieve their personal best. With specialist programs in Music, HPE, and Japanese, we offer a well-rounded education that brings learning to life.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Mackay region
• Job ad reference: QLD/662165/25
• Closing date: 02-Feb-2026
• Yearly salary: $74146 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2842.00 - $4718.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Commence: 2026
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service

🌟 Join the Team at Coningsby State School! 🌟

Position: Prep - Year 1 Classroom Teacher
📍 Coningsby, QLD

Are you passionate about nurturing and inspiring young learners in a supportive, community-driven environment? Coningsby State School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join our vibrant team!

At Coningsby, we pride ourselves on delivering a quality, authentic curriculum that motivates students to achieve their personal best. As a small rural school, we offer a nurturing setting where every student is known, valued, and supported.

Our well-rounded education program includes:

• 🎵 Weekly visits from specialist teachers in Music, HPE, and Japanese (Years 5 & 6)
• 🏊‍♂️ Term 4 swimming lessons at Squid Kids Aquatics, a whole-school initiative
• 👩‍🏫 Access to learning support, specialist teachers, and a speech pathologist, with follow-up support from trained teacher aides
• Supportive, caring, fun-loving and community minded.

Current Opportunities:

2026:

• Year Prep - Year 1 - (Permanent)

We're looking for an educator who:

• Has a strong foundation in early childhood education
• Demonstrates patience, is engaging, and an effective communicator
• Brings a positive and proactive approach to classroom learning

Essential:

• Proven experience in early childhood education
• Ability to implement engaging and effective pedagogical practices

Highly Regarded:

• Experience teaching in multi-age classrooms
• Skills in leading teaching and learning initiatives
• Experience supporting students with a disability

We believe in collaboration and community. As part of the Northern Highway Cluster, we work closely with neighbouring small schools to co-plan curriculum, share resources, and combine for exciting events like sports days, excursions, and celebration days.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an educator who values teamwork, student-centred learning, and being part of a connected and caring school community.

📅 Apply now and make a meaningful difference in a school where learning is personal and success is shared.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation and housing support *Subject to availability
• Locality allowance

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 Coningsby State School website

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)