Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Kirwan State High School (Townsville)

Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Kirwan State High School (Townsville)

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Kirwan State High School, North Queensland Region

Kirwan State High School is one of Queensland’s largest secondary schools, offering excellence in academics, sport, the arts and vocational education. With specialist programs in STEM, sport and creative arts, students thrive in a supportive environment with outstanding facilities. Located in Townsville, the school fosters confident, capable learners prepared for success beyond school.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Townsville region
• Job ad reference: QLD/647976/25
• Closing date: 13-Jul-2026
• Yearly salary: $76963 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2950.00 - $4718.50
• Job duration: Commence: As Soon As Possible
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au

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.

Opportunities listed below are permanent full-time unless otherwise specified.

Current Opportunities:

• Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies Specialisations) - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• English - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Chemistry - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Dance - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Mathematics - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
• Psychology / Science - Year 10-12 (Permanent)
• Science - Year 7-12 (Permanent, Commence: 13/07/2026)
• Humanities and Social Sciences* - Year 7-10 (Permanent, Commence: 13/07/2026)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-10)

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation

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 Kirwan State High School website here

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

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

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

• teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB) Role Description