Teacher - Primary, Prep - 6
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Posted 28 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Giru State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
7.9
4.6 teaching · 3.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
60
Indigenous students
12%
Language other than English
5%
Girls vs boys
24 girls · 36 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Giru State School, North Queensland Region
Discover Giru State School — A Hidden Gem of North Queensland. Nestled beside the Haughton River and under the gaze of Mt Surround, Giru State School is Education Queensland’s best-kept secret. With a warm, family-like atmosphere, our school is the heart of the Giru community — where students, staff, and families work together in a spirit of support and success.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationTownsville regionJob ad referenceQLD/666127Closing dateOngoingYearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationPermanent Contact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
At Giru State School, we're proud of our strong community spirit and collaborative culture. Our close ties with local volunteers, families, and community events - like the annual ANZAC parade - make our school a vibrant and supportive place to work.
We're a small school with three multi-age classes, taught by dedicated and experienced teachers and teacher aides who create a rich, inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed.
Our students thrive through unique programs such as our chicken and food garden, wetlands care project with Dry Tropics NQ, Reef Guardian partnership with Reef HQ, and litter-free initiatives. With laptops and iPads in every classroom, we combine hands-on learning with modern…