Coach - Secondary
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Sector
Government
School type
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
6 April 2026
Posted 27 Mar 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Atherton State High School
781
Total students
48%
Boys
52%
Girls
64.8
Teaching FTE
35.2
Non-teaching FTE
963
ICSEA value
30th percentile · Average SES
6%
EAL/D Background
15%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Atherton State High School
Atherton State High School is seeking a full-time Coach to support the implementation of delivering high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction across the school to improve student reading outcomes.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 1/CoachWorkplace LocationCairns region,Far North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNQ683413/26Closing date06-Apr-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationASAP - 11/12/26, Unless otherwise determinedContact personLeanne Knight Smith (Principal)Contact details(07) 4030 5222Access the National Relay Service
At Atherton State High School we foster a community built on respect, engagement, achievement and dedication to lifelong learning. Encouraging each student to strive for their personal best, maintain a positive outlook and pursue excellence in all endeavours is our priority.
Your Role:
The Coach supports the implementation of delivering high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction across the school to improve student reading outcomes.
The role focuses on improving student reading outcomes, building teacher capacity, and embedding effective literacy practices aligned with the Australian Curriculum and Education Queensland priorities.
The Coach provides on-site professional development, models effective instructional strategies, and uses data to inform practices, collaborating with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to strengthen …