Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Trinity Bay State High School - (Cairns)

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

We are a large, co-educational secondary school catering to students from Years 7 to 12, with an anticipated enrolment of approximately 1800 students in 2025. Our school draws from a wide range of Cairns suburbs, with strong connections to the Manoora, Manunda, and Mooroobool communities. We are proud of our culturally diverse student body, with approximately 35% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and others from African and Nepalese backgrounds through local settlement programs. Our school is committed to inclusive education and serves as a support centre for students with disabilities, including visual, hearing, speech, and language impairments. Staff and students work together to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all learners can thrive.

We're recruitingteachers to join our close-knit team. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a rewarding regional move, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful.

Current Opportunities

  • Legal Studies / Accounting / Business / Humanities* - Year 7-11 (Permanent)
  • English - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
  • General Mathematics/Mathematical Methods/ Specialist Mathematics - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
  • Science/ Chemistry/ Physics- Year 7-12

2026 Opportunities

  • Dance / Dance in Practice - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
  • English- Year 7- 12
  • Humaniti es vacancies could include some or all streams of Humaniti es and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7 to 12).

What We Offer

  • Modern facilities and quality resources
  • Real career development opportunities
  • Relocation

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


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