Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
26 February 2027
Posted 27 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Kirwan State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
201.6
136.6 teaching · 65 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,922
Indigenous students
31%
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
901 girls · 1,021 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Kirwan State High School, North Queensland Region
Kirwan State High School is one of Queensland’s largest secondary schools, offering excellence in academics, sport, the arts and vocational education. With specialist programs in STEM, sport and creative arts, students thrive in a supportive environment with outstanding facilities. Located in Townsville, the school fosters confident, capable learners prepared for success beyond school.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationTownsville regionJob ad referenceQLD/647976/25Closing date26-Feb-2027Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationCommence: As Soon As Possible or 2027Contact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
At Kirwan State High School, our intent is to provide educational excellence for tomorrow's citizens.
Our philosophy is to enable greatness through an inclusive culture underpinned by a mindful school community built on professionalism, continuous improvement and accountability.
At Kirwan High, we value learning and citizenship above all else. We believe every student can learn and achieve at a high level, and we are committed to preparing our students for the future while developing confident, caring citizens.
Kirwan High – a great school… a good place to be!
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