Teacher - Primary
Employment
Part time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
13 July 2026
Posted 13 May 2026
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331
Total students
53%
Boys
47%
Girls
29.2
Teaching FTE
19.6
Non-teaching FTE
903
ICSEA value
11th percentile · Lower SES
12%
EAL/D Background
38%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Atherton State School (Cairns), Far North Queensland
Located in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands, Atherton State School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong focus on student achievement, wellbeing, and community connection. Our staff work collaboratively to provide engaging learning experiences that support every student to succeed and thrive. We value positive relationships, high expectations, and creating opportunities for students to excel across academic, cultural, sporting, and creative pursuits.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typePart-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/651070/25Closing date13-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationCommence: 13/07/2026 to 11/12/2026Contact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
Atherton State School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Music Teacher to deliver a high-quality music program for students from Prep to Year 6. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to contribute to a vibrant rural school community, foster student engagement through the arts, and work collaboratively with staff to support strong learning outcomes across the school.
Current Opportunities:
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Music - Prep - 6 (Temporary, 13/07/2026 - 11/12/2026, Part-time 0.6FTE)
- The Music - Prep - 6 role offers flexibility across year levels and may invo…