Teacher - Multiple Opportunities
Employment
Full time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
26 February 2027
Posted 28 Jun 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Northern Peninsula Area State College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
87.1
60 teaching · 27.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
563
Indigenous students
99%
Language other than English
97%
Girls vs boys
272 girls · 291 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Northern Peninsula Area State College, Far North Queensland Region
Nestled at the tip of Cape York Peninsula, Northern Peninsula Area State College serves the culturally rich communities of Bamaga, Injinoo, Umagico, New Mapoon, and Seisia. This K–12 college spans three campuses, offering a truly immersive educational experience aligned with strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and providing teachers with meaningful, career-defining opportunities.
Job details
Position statusPermanent,TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/647440/26Closing date13-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationCommence: As Soon As PossibleContact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
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.
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