AddressWidgee State School is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative primary teacher, to join our school. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step (or first) in your teaching career. If you are passionate, enthusiastic and ready for your next adventure, apply now! Graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. Come and join the dedicated team at Widgee SS!
Widgee State School ( https://widgeess.eq.edu.au/ ) promotes a sense of pride and tradition while providing quality public education that assimilates and changes to meet the needs of all school community members.
Widgee SS is 23 km West of Gympie and is situated on The Great Dividing Range. The national horse riding trial goes through Widgee and the highest peak is called Widgee Mountain. The township has a service station, small shop with a light industrial area.
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 ( https://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
How to apply:
Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How You Will Be Assessed"
- Pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study
**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.**
