Teacher- Secondary, Multiple Opportunities, Year 7 to 12
Employment
Full time/Part time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
26 February 2027
Posted 11 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
174.4
124.1 teaching · 50.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,636
Indigenous students
14%
Language other than English
42%
Girls vs boys
846 girls · 790 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Cairns State High School, Far North Queensland Region
Cairns State High School, established in 1917, is a proudly historic yet future-focused school committed to delivering exceptional teaching and holistic student development. As one of Cairns' most sought-after schools, we continue to grow because of our unwavering focus on quality teaching, strong professional culture and innovative wellbeing programs.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-time,Part-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/679721/26Closing date26-Feb-2027Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob duration21-01-2027 to 10-12-27 unless otherwise determinedContact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
We're looking for passionate teachers who bring enthusiasm and expertise to the role. At Cairns High, you'll work in a supportive, reflective environment where data informs student progress and staff are committed to being the best we can be.
Alongside strong academic programs, we lead innovative wellbeing initiatives to develop resilient, confident and capable young people. Our school is deeply connected to the Cairns community and committed to preparing students to thrive locally and globally.
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