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Form of workAre you ready to write a new chapter in your story? Blackwater North State School are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate educator to join our team! Our school works to ensure a quality learning experience for all students in a safe, caring and supportive environment. If you'd like to be considered for this exciting opportunity please APPLY NOW!
Best-known as the Coal Capital of Queensland, Blackwater was established as a community for miners and their families. It is a vibrant town that is perfectly situated for those keen to explore the trails, lookouts and camping hotspots of Central Queensland. It is just 55km from the stunning Blackdown Tableland National Park and 25km from the fishing, boating and camping hub Bedford Weir.
For further information about the school, please click here ( https://blackwaternorthss.eq.edu.au/ ) to visit the school's website.
What is in it for you?
As the largest employer of teachers in Queensland the department has some attractive benefits for employees, including:
- assistance with relocating
- attractive salary and benefits ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/become-a-teacher/teacher-pay-and-benefits )
- incentives for teaching in remote areas ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/teach-in-queensland-state-schools/pay-benefits-and-incentives/rural-and-remote-benefits )
- locality allowance in specified locations
- subsidised accommodation in specified locations
Teaching in Queensland:
The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in State Schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here ( http://www.teach.qld.gov.au/ ).
Applicants for these positions must possess:
- A relevant teaching qualification. Click here ( https://teach.qld.gov.au/apply-to-teach/eligibility ) for further information on teaching qualifications.
- 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 ( http://www.qct.edu.au/ ).
- In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Service ( https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/required/working-or-volunteering#education )s (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 ( https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-services ).
- Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.
- Working rights in Australia, which means you have, or you are eligible to obtain a valid Australian Visa with work rights (if you're not already an Australian Citizen or resident).
How to apply:
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees
- Pre-service teachers and graduates are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study
* A NOTE FOR PERMANENT STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS: You must have the approval of your substantive Principal prior to submitting your application for this position.
**Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as 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.**
