Located in the scenic township of Babinda, south of Cairns, Babinda State School is a welcoming Prep to Year 12 school with a proud history of supporting students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our school values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, recognising that student success is achieved through genuine collaboration. We are committed to providing engaging, evidence-informed teaching that responds to the diverse needs of our learners while fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging.

Current Opportunity:
English / Humanities* and Social Sciences - Year 7-12 (Temporary, ASAP - 11/12/2026)

- 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).

Why Babinda State School

Join a welcoming Prep to Year 12 school where every student is known and supported.
Collaborate with a committed team focused on improving student outcomes.
Build strong partnerships with families and the local community.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and skilled growth.
Enjoy the unique lifestyle and natural surroundings of the Babinda region,



close to Cairns.

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 Babinda State 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.

📌 Teacher - Secondary, English / Humanities and Social Sciences, Babinda State School (North Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 North Queensland