Harristown State High School is a vibrant and well-established secondary school in Toowoomba, supporting around 1,700 students and recognised for its inclusive culture and strong community values. Nestled in Queensland's Darling Downs, Toowoomba offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with the convenience of city amenities, beautiful parklands, and a warm, welcoming community.

New staff are welcomed through a structured induction, mentoring, and ongoing professional learning focused on inclusive education. Collaboration with the Diverse Learners team and specialist support staff ensures a professional and caring environment where teachers are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of students with disability.

We are seeking educators who demonstrate patience, empathy, and adaptability, with a strong commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners. Successful applicants will bring:

- Sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, including differentiated and personalised learning approaches.
- Experience implementing reasonable adjustments in line with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Disability Standards for Education 2005.
- The ability to use data and evidence-informed practices to support individual learning goals and monitor progress.
- Robust collaboration skills to work effectively with specialist staff, families, and external agencies.
- Excellent organisational and resource management skills to facilitate inclusive classroom environments.

Current Opportunities





Health and Physical Education - Year 7 - 10 (Temporary, commence ASAP to 11/12/2026))
Science / Humanities and Social Sciences* (Middle Years) - Year 7-10 (Temporary, commence ASAP to 11/12/2026)
Health and Physical Education / Mathematics - Year 7-10 (Permanent, commence ASAP)

- Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7 to 12)

What We Offer

Modern facilities and quality resources
Real career development opportunities
Relocation 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

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Enter your personal details
Attach your resume including two professional referees

Explore the school: Visit Harristown State High School website here

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 accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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