Teacher - Primary, Year 5, Grand Avenue State School

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Grand Avenue State School, Metro South Region

Grand Avenue State School is a supportive, inclusive and community-focused school located in Forest Lake, serving a diverse and engaged community. We are seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 teacher who brings energy, warmth and professionalism to the classroom and is committed to supporting both the academic and wellbeing needs of students.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Brisbane - South,Brisbane - West
• Job ad reference: QLD/682664/26
• Closing date: 30-Mar-2026
• Yearly salary: $76963 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2950.00 - $4718.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: 20-04-26 to 11-12-26 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Raylee Davies
• Contact details: (07) 3372 0555 Access the National Relay Service

The successful applicant will build strong, respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues while maintaining high expectations for student learning, behaviour and engagement. You will be reflective in your practice, open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional growth within a collaborative school culture.

Teachers at Grand Avenue State School work closely with their year-level team to plan, teach and assess using data-informed practice. The role requires strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, effective classroom management strategies and the ability to differentiate learning to support a range of student needs. Confidence in teaching literacy and numeracy at the Year 5 level will be highly regarded.

Our school prides itself on a culture of teamwork and trust. Staff engage in professional dialogue, share responsibility for student success and contribute positively to year-level and whole-school priorities. The Year 5 cohort benefits from a strong team-based approach, ensuring consistency of practice and support for both students and staff.

New staff are warmly welcomed and supported through collaborative planning structures, mentoring opportunities and access to professional development aligned to school priorities. Teachers also benefit from open communication with leadership, experienced support staff and well-resourced classroom environments. There are opportunities over time to develop leadership capability and contribute to extracurricular activities or school initiatives.

This role would suit an experienced upper primary teacher or a confident early-career teacher seeking strong support, collaboration and the opportunity to grow professionally in a positive and respectful learning environment.

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 your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit https://grandavenuess.eq.edu.au/

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