Teacher - Primary, Prep - Year 2, Engagement Teacher, Burrowes State School

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Burrowes State School, South East

Burrowes State School is a primary school located in Marsden, Queensland, catering to students from Prep to Year 6. It serves a diverse and growing community. Guided by the motto "Freedom to Learn," the school provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment, focusing on meeting the individual needs of every student through quality teaching and strong community partnerships. Burrowes State School is seeking a dedicated Engagement Teacher to support teachers and students across Prep - Year 2.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Logan - Beaudesert
• Job ad reference: QLD/686491
• Closing date: 06-May-2026
• Yearly salary: $76963 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2950 - $4718.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: ASAP - 11/12/26 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Stephen Rowe
• Contact details: 07 3802 3333 Access the National Relay Service

2026 is an exciting opportunity for teachers and staff at Burrowes State School as we implement a number of our signature programs and staffing models.  Our staff are looking forward to this opportunity with renewed excitement and positivity.

As part of our inclusive model of support and intervention, you will work with Prep - Year 2 teams to support teachers, manage teacher aide programs and provide support and intervention for students. Leading teams to identify, implement and record reasonable adjustments to address students' needs. Guiding staff to ensure obligations under the DDA are fulfilled. Supporting the Prep - Year 2 teams to ensure the enactment of the Explicit Improvement Agenda through modelling and co-teaching.

Current Opportunities:

• Engagement Teacher - Prep - Year 2  (Temporary, ASAP - 11/12/2026)

Why Burrowes State School?

• History & Size: Burrowes State School, the second state school established in Marsden, has grown into a vibrant learning community with more than 800 students from Prep to Year 6. As an enrolment-managed school, it prioritises families within its catchment while maintaining a strong focus on serving the local community.
• Values & Learning Environment: Burrowes State School embraces the Pride @ Burrowes values of Persistence, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy. These values are embedded through a Positive Behaviour for Learning framework, which nurtures respectful, responsible, safe, and engaged learners.
• Community & Support: As a proudly multicultural school, Burrowes builds strong connections among students, families, staff, and the wider community. A variety of support services and facilities—including wellbeing programs, a tuckshop, uniform shop, and out-of-school hours care—help create a safe and supportive environment for every learner.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

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 a one page written statement of your suitability for the role
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Burrowes State School here

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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