Teacher - Primary/Secondary, Multiple Opportunities
Employment
Full time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
13 July 2026
Posted 31 Mar 2026
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376
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
34.4
Teaching FTE
16.1
Non-teaching FTE
838
ICSEA value
4th percentile · Lower SES
45%
EAL/D Background
59%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Cooktown State School, Far North Queensland Region
Cooktown State School is a vibrant P-12 learning community located in the heart of Cooktown, Far North Queensland. The school is proud of its strong sense of community, cultural diversity, and commitment to delivering high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on academic excellence, wellbeing, and personal growth, students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the reef, rainforest, and ranges, Cooktown offers a truly unique regional lifestyle and a rewarding place to live and work.
Job details
Position statusPermanent,TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/669852/25Closing date13-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationCommence: 22-01-2026Contact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
Bring your passion for education to Cooktown State School, where every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds. Join a supportive team shaping the future in Far North Queensland!
2026 Opportunities:
- District Relieving Teacher (DRT) - Prep-12 (Temporary, 22/01/2026 - 04/12/2026)
- Health and Physical Education - Year 7-12 (Temporary, 13/07/2026 - 04/12/2026)
Why Cooktown State School?
- Join a supportive, diverse school that nurtures confident and …