Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Tannum Sands State High School

Job details

Position status: Permanent

Position type: Full-time

Occupational group: Education & Training

Classification: Teacher

Workplace Location: Central West Qld

Job ad reference: QLD/679010/26

Closing date: 13-Jul-2026

Yearly salary: $76963 - $123102

Fortnightly salary: $2950.00 - $4718.50

Job duration: Immediate and future opportunities available

Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team

Contact details: TeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au

Join a collaborative and supportive school community committed to high-quality teaching, strong relationships and positive student outcomes. Teachers are supported through professional learning teams, curriculum collaboration and opportunities to build leadership capability across a range of school programs. Applicants who value inclusive practices, student wellbeing and engaging learning experiences across Years 7–12 are encouraged to apply.

Opportunities - 2026:

• Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) / Fashion / Hospitality Practices (Permanent start ASAP)
• English / History* - (Permanent start 13/07/2026)
• Health and Physical Education / Sport and Recreation/Mathematics - (Permanent start 13/07/2026)
• Visual Arts/Visual Arts in Practice / Digital Technologies - (Permanent start 05/10/2026)

Opportunities - 2027:

• Biology / Essential Mathematics / Mathematics / Science (Permanent start 21/01/2027)
• English / Humanities and Social Sciences - (Permanent start 21/01/2027)
• General Mathematics / Mathematics / Science - (Permanent start 21/01/2027)
• Information and Communication Technology / Digital Technologies / Mathematics - (Permanent start 21/01/2027)
• Science / Science in Practice - (Permanent start 21/01/2027)
• Visual Arts / Visual Arts in Practice / Humanities and Social Sciences/Japanese* - (Permanent start 21/01/2027)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-12.

Why Tannum Sands State High School?

• A Relational, Community School - We pride ourselves on strong staff collaboration and meaningful student connections. You'll feel part of a team that genuinely supports one another.
• STEM is a Strength - With strong curricular and extra-curricular STEM programs, you'll teach in an environment that values innovation, inquiry and future-focused learning.
• Real Leadership Pathways - Interested in stepping up? Opportunities exist to take on Coordinator or Head of Year roles leading pastoral care, sport, culture and service teams.
• Collaborative Faculties - Our Maths and Science teams work collegially to refine practice and lift student outcomes — your ideas and expertise will be valued.
• Coastal Lifestyle, Big Impact - Enjoy the benefits of a welcoming coastal community while making a meaningful difference in students' academic and personal growth.

What We Offer

• 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 the school's website here.

Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF).

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.