Teacher - Secondary, English - Year 7-10, Mitchell State School

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Mitchell State School, Darling Downs South West

Mitchell State School was initially built in 1876, with the addition of the secondary school department in 1961. Mitchell State School’s motto ‘Quam optime’, meaning ‘Higher still’, underpins what we strive for each day - the best that we can do in all aspects of school life. This motto is demonstrated everyday through our three core values - Be a Learner, Be Respectful, Be Safe.

Our current school purpose is: 'To lift the wellbeing and engagement of our school community, through inclusive practices, so that every student achieves equity and excellence.'

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Darling Downs - Maranoa
• Job ad reference: QLD/650968/25
• Closing date: 02-Feb-2026
• Yearly salary: $74146 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2842.00 - $4718.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Commence 22-01-2026
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service

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 Mitchell 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.

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.

• 09 133932 teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 190KB)
• Role Description