Teacher - Primary General - Western Cape College - Mapoon , Teach Queensland

GET READY FOR ADVENTURE! Applications are invited from dynamic, enthusiastic and fun-loving primary teachers for this permanent full time position. The successful applicant will be hard working, resourceful and resilient, ready to embrace the opportunity and adventure of teaching in one of FNQ’s remote school communities.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Teacher
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/FNQ544399/24
Closing date 28-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Commencing as soon as possible
Contact person Amanda Allender
Contact details 07 4090 6444
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The dedicated and professional teaching team at our Mapoon campus looks forward to welcoming a dynamic, enthusiastic and fun-loving primary teacher to our school community.
Welcome to Western Cape College
The Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of the Cape York Peninsula.
As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an important role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education. Western Cape College captures our values as four pillars that guide our everyday work, strategic decisions and service delivery –

• Know our students
• Teachers make the difference
• Many communities - one College
• K-12 college advantage

Explore our website to learn more about working at . Additionally, to experience everything Weipa has to offer, we encourage you to view the following You Tube clip
What's in it for you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package
• Additional financial benefits under the

• Relocation assistance and subsidised departmental accommodation
• A broad range of professional development opportunities

Living in Mapoon
Mapoon is a peaceful coastal community and forms part of the Western Cape York Peninsula, an area rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage. Located just 860km from Cairns (90km from Weipa) by road, and only 200km from the northern tip of the Cape, Mapoon is the ideal base for exploring all the region has to offer. Road access to Mapoon and beyond is via the Peninsula Developmental Road which is unsealed, and during the wet season may be closed for extended periods.
Local facilities and services include a service station, convenience store, primary health centre and some sporting facilities. You can find more comprehensive information on life in Mapoon .
Applicants for this position must possess:

• Current

registration * An active
lodged online * An exemption card issued by
.
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**
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Applicants are to apply online and supply all requested documentation. Applications may be used to fill other similar vacancies and will remain current for up to 12 months. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description