At Kirwan State High School, our intent is to provide educational excellence for tomorrow's citizens.

Our philosophy is to enable greatness through an inclusive culture underpinned by a mindful school community built on professionalism, continuous improvement and accountability.

At Kirwan High, we value learning and citizenship above all else. We believe every student can learn and achieve at a high level, and we are committed to preparing our students for the future while developing confident, caring citizens.

Kirwan High - a great school... a good place to be!

We're recruiting teachers to join our close-knit team. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a rewarding regional move, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful and contribute to a school community focused on student success, skilled growth and educational excellence.

Current Opportunities:

Design and Technologies (Materials and Technologies Specialisations) - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
English - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
Chemistry - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
Psychology / Science - Year 10-12 (Permanent)
Humanities and Social Sciences* - Year 7-10 (Permanent)
Mathematics - Year 7-12 (Permanent)
Japanese - Year 7-10 (Permanent, FTE negotiable - commencing 06/10/2026)

2027 Opportunities:

Design and Technologies (Engineering Principles and Systems) - Year 7-12 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027)




Music - Year 7-12 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027)
English / History / Humanities - Year 7-12 (Temporary, 21/01/2027 - 10/12/2027)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7-10)

What We Offer

Modern facilities and quality resources
Real career development opportunities
Relocation

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 Kirwan 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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