Teacher - Secondary, Multiple Opportunities
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
26 February 2027
Posted 12 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Aurukun State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
28.1
20.8 teaching · 7.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
227
Indigenous students
98%
Language other than English
95%
Girls vs boys
113 girls · 114 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Aurukun State School, Far North Queensland Region
Known locally as Koolkan Aurukun Community School, Aurukun State School is the only school in the community, providing education from Kindergarten through to Secondary. Located on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula, our school works in partnership with students, families and community to deliver meaningful learning experiences connected to culture, identity and Country. Learn and grow alongside the Wik and Kugu People, the Traditional Owners of the land, while joining a passionate team making a real impact in one of the world's oldest living cultures.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/693777Closing date26-Feb-2027Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationCommence As Soon As PossibleContact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
Aurukun State School is seeking passionate and adaptable Secondary Teachers to join our team!
This is an opportunity for an educator who is committed to making a meaningful difference in a unique and culturally rich remote community. You will play a key role in delivering engaging learning across the core curriculum, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and other subject areas aligned with your skills and experience.
More than classroom instruction, this role i…