Job Description
STUNNING LOCATION AND ADVENTURE APLENTY… Crystal clear mountain streams, pristine rainforest and spectacular waterfalls beckon you! Explore this stunning part of the Far North right in your backyard; discover the region’s rich history and the fascinating Aboriginal legend surrounding Devil’s pool. Babinda State School looks forward to welcoming a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Secondary teacher to our professional teaching team for this permanent full time position. Applications from beginning and experienced teachers will be considered.
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Teacher |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNQ411372/22 |
| Closing date | 24-Jun-2022 |
| Yearly salary | $66556 - $100186 |
| Job duration | Commencing April 2022 |
| Contact person | Rob O'Brien |
| Contact details | 07 4067 8333 Access the National Relay Service |
Our friendly school community looks forward to welcoming a dynamic, enthusiastic and fun-loving Secondary teacher to our school for this permanent full time position.
Workers in education settings, including schools, early childhood and care services (such as kindergartens and childcare centres) or Outside School Hours Care, are required to have received the prescribed number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
To ensure the Department of Education is complying with this requirement successful applicants will be required to supply supporting evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination for employment to any roles in the designated categories. Please visit the Department of Education COVID-19 website for further information. Department of Health information page for further information about obtaining your COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
Welcome to Babinda State School
We are a community of learners in which every person is valued and encouraged to take advantage of a range of opportunities to achieve personal academic success, and to develop in responsibility and character. Our school caters for approximately 280 students from Prep to Year Twelve, and has a strong focus on the importance of explicit teaching, practice and effective feedback as essential tools for student success.
We value the diversity of our community and school population, and this is reflected not only in our curriculum offerings but through the excellence our extra-curricular programs. We are proudly committed to our students, quality teaching and accountability. We ensure excellence in teaching practice is embedded across the school by providing our team with coaching and professional development opportunities.
Explore our website to learn more about Babinda State School.
What's in it for you?
- A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
- Relocation assistance
- A broad range of professional development opportunities
Living in Babinda
A small rural sugar town approximately 60km, or 50 minutes drive south of Cairns, Babinda is home to around 1260 residents. Set in a stunning location, Babinda is shadowed by Queensland's two highest mountains – Mt Bartle Frere and Mt Bellenden Kerr, which form part of the World Heritage listed Wooroonooran National Park. And while at first glance, Babinda looks just like any other rural town surrounded by cane fields, it is in fact a hidden paradise just begging to be explored. Crystal clear mountain streams, pristine rainforest and spectacular waterfalls are right on your doorstep.
The traditional people of the Babinda area are the Wayurr Yidinji people, and the town's name comes from the Wanyurr Yudinji words ‘Bunna Binda' meaning ‘water passing over your shoulder'. The area is home to beautiful beaches, great fishing, groovy Art Deco heritage listed buildings and fascinating Aboriginal legends such as that of the Boulders. Exciting weekend adventures await you in this stunning part of the Far North.
Applicants for this position must possess:
- Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE.
- An active application for teacher employment lodged online via the Teach Queensland website
- In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please CLICK HERE.
TO APPLY FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:
- Read the attached Role Description
- Attach a brief resume, contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) and a maximum one page written response outlining the skills and knowledge you will bring to the role.
- Pre-Service & Beginning Teachers are encouraged to supply their most recent practicum report and academic transcript for the last completed study period (unofficial is fine).
**The Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found**
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