Secondary Teacher in English - Moranbah State High School

This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career into a role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of students. Moranbah State High School are seeking a English teacher who is passionate about helping young people develop into informed, creative, thinking members of the community.

Moranbah is located in the northern part of the Isaac Regional Shire approximately 200 kilometres south-west of Mackay. It is one of the youngest towns in Queensland; developed as a home for miners and their families. Moranbah has developed into a warm and welcoming town that boasts an array of modern facilities that have made it a hub for the Isaac Region. Moranbah's position in the region makes it central to some of the best experiences the area has to offer. Public artworks fill the town giving it character and charm; the Musical Railway and Musical Table and Chairs are local favourites. Take a relaxing stroll down the Federation Walk to see the town's infamous Big Red Rhino Bucket, a tribute to the town's mining connections. Moranbah truly encompasses the best of rural living and this position provides an opportunity to join this amazing community that should not be missed. 

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).

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

A NOTE FOR PERMANENT STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS: You must have the approval of your substantive Principal prior to submitting your application for this position

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.