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!

Current Opportunities:

District Relieving Teacher (DRT) - Prep-6 (Temporary, ASAP - 04/12/2026)

Why Cooktown State School?

Join a supportive, diverse school that nurtures confident and capable students
Work in a picturesque Far North Queensland setting - rich in culture, nature and regional opportunity.
Take advantage of working across a full Prep to Year 12 campus - offering variety, broader scope and qualified growth in one role.

What We Offer

Generous rural teacher incentives
Modern facilities and quality resources
Real career development opportunities
Relocation and housing support

What You'll Need

Relevant teaching qualification
Full or provisional QCT registration
Australian working rights or valid visa




Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
Enter your personal details
Attach your resume including two professional referees

Explore the school: Visit Cooktown State School website here
Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF (PDF)

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Teacher - Primary/Secondary, District Relieving Teacher (DRT), Prep to Year 6, Cooktown State School (North Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 North Queensland