Primary Teacher - Kalamia State School

Kalamia State School in the Burdekin is currently seeking a passionate and flexible teacher to join their community. This unique opportunity is a full time role with 2 days a week on class at Kalamia State School and 3 days a week providing support to other schools in the Burdekin area as district relief teacher.

Kalamia State School

Our school is proud to provide students with an education in a caring and supportive environment. We cater for students from prep to year six. As a small school, we deliver our curriculum through a multi-age class, with a variety of small group and individual program structures.We are committed to providing learning programs that cater for the diversity of students in our community. Our efforts to achieve this are supported by an exceptionally experienced and dedicated team of staff members who interact closely with the students and their families.

At Kalamia State School, education involves the school community working in partnership to develop the full potential of each child in a warm, caring and personal environment.

Living in the Burdekin

Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, The Burdekin district is located about one hour drive south of Townsville. Nestled in the delta of the mighty Burdekin River, its two popular townships—Ayr and Home Hill—are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge. The region produces the biggest sugar cane crops in the country, together with a diverse selection of vegetables and tropical fruits.

Along the coast you will find Alva Beach, a popular launching spot for dive boats heading out to explore the S.S Yongala shipwreck. This shipwreck has been ranked as one of the top 10 wreck dives in the world because of its abundant mega-marine life and corals. The Burdekin region is also a popular spot for fishing, well-known for it's barramundi, mudcrabs, other estuary species and off-coast reef fishing. CLICK HERE to find out more about the Burdekin. 

What is a District Relief Teacher? 

District Relief Teachers (DRT) are employed to provide our rural, regional and remote schools with consistent access to replacement teachers. The successful applicants will have the best of both worlds - the opportunity to experience a range of schools for daily and short term relief, while also having the stability and security of guaranteed full-time employment!

DRTs are also provided the same entitlements as classroom teachers, including leave entitlements, holiday pay, non-contact time and access to professional development.

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

How to apply:

Simply click the Green 'Apply online' button below, enter your personal details and as per the School's request, applicants are required to submit:

• A current Curriculum Vitae
• Contact details for 2 referees (One of whom is your current or most recent supervisor. If you have previously held a teaching role it is expected that your referees hold a supervisory/leadership role within the school)
• Pre-service teachers are advised to include any completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, and 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.