Teacher - Primary/Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Northern Peninsula Area State College

3 weeks ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time

The Northern Peninsula Area State College is a K-12 College with three campuses. Injinoo and Bamaga Junior Campuses have Kindergarten to Year Six grades, while Year Seven to Twelve secondary needs are met by the Bamaga Senior Campus. All campuses are managed by a Head of Campus, with the College Principal overseeing strategic direction.

The Northern Peninsula Area State College communities consist of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal culture, Torres Strait Islander culture and non-indigenous cultures. Many local families originate from Saibai Island and Badu Island, as well as many other islands in the Torres Strait. Currently it has approximately 60 registered teachers in teaching and administrative roles throughout all the campuses. Strong links with TAFE have been developed. The College will continue to grow and adapt to provide a quality education service in one of the most remote centres of Queensland.

Current Opportunities

  • District Relieving Teacher (DRT) - Prep-12 (Temporary, ASAP - 05/12/25)
  • English / Humanities* - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
  • Special Education - Prep-12 (Permanent)
  • Primary - Year 4 (Permanent)
  • Music in Practice - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
  • Hospitality Practices - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
  • Multiple Impairment - Prep-12 (Permanent)
  • Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels Prep to 12)

What We Offer
  • Generous rural teacher incentives
  • Modern facilities and quality resources
  • Real career development opportunities
  • Relocation and housing support
  • 12 month accommodation package is available at this location.

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 Northern Peninsula Area State College 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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