This is a Teacher - Secondary, English/Humanities, Glenden State School role with Queensland Department of Education based in Mackay, QLD, AU
== Queensland Department of Education ==

Role Seniority - graduate, junior

More about the Teacher - Secondary, English/Humanities, Glenden State School role at Queensland Department of Education

Glenden State School is a small, rural school with fewer than 50 students from Kindy to Year 12, classes are often composite, giving teachers the chance to make a real impact. Join a supportive, tight-knit community and enjoy a calm, affordable lifestyle while shaping meaningful student outcomes. Glenden offers the best of relaxed country living with easy access to some of Queensland's most beautiful destinations. Located just two hours from the Whitsundays, you can enjoy stunning beaches, island day trips, and coastal dining whenever you need a break. Nearby camping spots, such as Lake Elphinstone, provide great opportunities for outdoor adventures, fishing, and family time. Glenden is also only 1.5 hours from Moranbah, where you'll find a range of amenities including shopping, services, and sporting facilities—giving you the benefits of a close-knit community without feeling isolated.

Glenden offers a distinctive learning environment. We believe in engaging in learning experiences that foster student's independence, creativity and connectedness needed for today's world and their global future, recognising the individuality and diverse abilities of our students and providing every opportunity for them to find their passion, take risks, strive to improve, and succeed. Glenden offers students access to a range of specialist academic programs and extension co-curricular activities.

Glenden State School is committed to creating a learning environment in which each child can thrive and become an independent, creative and connected learner.

Current Opportunities





English / Humanities Year 7-12 Don't see your subject area listed? Glenden State School are open to working with candidates across multiple secondary learning areas and are keen to match applicants with their preferred teaching subjects. 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

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 Glenden SS 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.

Occupational group Education & Training

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Department of Education team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

- Engaging students in learning experiences
- Providing access to specialist academic programs
- Creating a supportive learning environment

Key Strengths

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

A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Department of Education not with Hatch.

📌 Teacher - Secondary, English/Humanities, Glenden State School (Mackay)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Mackay