Primary Year 3 Teacher - Parkhurst State School

Are you a passionate primary teacher looking for that next step in your career? Parkhurst State School has an exciting opportunity for a Year 3 teacher to inspire and nurture the creative potential of each student and join their school community. The school is recognised for having a truly inclusive, caring and supportive environment and they are hoping to secure a team member who values these prioritises in a learning community.

Rockhampton is one of the oldest towns in Queensland and the rich history of the town is displayed throughout. Built on the banks of the Fitzroy River the town is home to many heritage listed buildings that give the town a vintage charm. Known primarily for its cattle industry Rockhampton is known as the Beef Capital of Australia and regularly hosts the Beef Australia Expo bringing visitors from around the country and the world.

The Rockhampton region is full of exciting things to do for the whole family. The Rockhampton Zoo, newly redesigned Kershaw Gardens, Heritage Village and Mount Archer National Park are all popular activities. There is also easy access to the stunning Southern Great Barrier Reef and accompanying Keppel Islands just a short drive away in Yeppoon. These islands offer year round crystal clear waters and coral diversity to rival the Whitsundays.

For further information about the school, please click here to visit the school's website.

What is in it for you?

As the largest employer of teachers in Queensland the department has some attractive benefits for employees, including:

• assistance with relocating
• attractive salary and benefits
• incentives for teaching in remote areas
• locality allowance in specified locations
• subsidised accommodation in specified locations

Teaching in Queensland:

The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here.

Applicants for these positions must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please Click Here.
• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please Click Here.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.
• Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).
• Workers in education settings, including schools, early childhood and care services (such as kindergartens and childcare centres) or Outside School Hours Care, are required to have received the prescribed number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by 23 January 2022.

To ensure the Department of Education is complying with this requirement successful applicants will be required to supply supporting evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination for employment to any roles in the designated categories. Please visit the Department of Education COVID-19 website for further information. Department of Health information page for further information about obtaining your COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

How to apply:

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees
• Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

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.