Teacher Special Education - Palmers Island Public School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
9 September 2026
Posted 27 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
9.9
6.4 teaching · 3.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
56
Indigenous students
14%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
23 girls · 33 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Information
Palmers Island Public School is a small rural school located in the Lower Clarence Valley, with a current enrolment of 50 students. Student enrolments have fluctuated over time, and this transient trend is anticipated to continue. In 2026, approximately 14% of students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a FOEI of 135 and an ICSEA of 934, reflecting our low socio-economic rural school context. Palmers Island Public School has 2 MC support classes and 2 mainstream classes and is committed to providing a highly inclusive, supportive and individualised learning environment where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential. Our school caters for a diverse range of learners and is committed to ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students.
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