Teacher - Primary, Multiple Opportunities, Normanton State School

3 weeks ago


Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time

Ready to swap the ordinary for something extraordinary? Normanton State School, a close-knit and well-resourced P–10 school in remote North West Queensland, is calling. Here you'll enjoy the flexibility to teach a range of subjects, work alongside a diverse and supportive team, and make a real impact in a community that values connection, engagement, and high-quality teaching. If you're seeking purpose, professional growth, and a touch of adventure—your next chapter starts here.

At Normanton State School, you'll have the chance to teach a range of subjects and year levels while developing new skills through professional learning, including support for working with our EAL/D learners. Located in the well-resourced Gulf of Carpentaria community, the school offers a variety of housing options and generous rural and remote incentives, with full details available on the Teach Queensland website. With a 7B transfer rating and strong community ties, many staff choose to stay well beyond the initial two-year tenure.

For lifestyle information please see this video .

2025 Opportunities

  • Year 1/2 (Permanent)
  • Year 5 (Permanent)
  • Prep-6 (Permanent)
  • Digital Technologies - Year 3-6 (Permanent)
  • English / Health and Physical Education / Digital Technologies - Prep-10 (Permanent)
  • Learning Support - Prep-10 (Permanent)
  • English / Geography / Literacy and Numeracy Support / Health / Humanities* / Economics and Business - Year 6-10 (Temporary, 07/10/25 - 05/12/25)
  • Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) / Hospitality Practices / Mathematics - Year 7-10 (Permanent)

2026 Opportunities
  • Prep (Permanent)
  • Year 3 (Permanent)
  • Year 4 (Permanent)
  • Year 6 (Permanent)
  • FlexiSpace - Year 4-6 (Permanent)
  • Health and Physical Education - Prep-10 (Permanent)
  • Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, across all year levels).

What We Offer
  • Generous rural teacher incentives
  • 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 Normanton SS 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.

Occupational group Education & Training
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