At Walkerston, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves success.
With excellent facilities, engaged students, and a welcoming country community just minutes from Mackay, this is a fantastic chance to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
**** Opportunity: Year 3 - (Part-time 0.2FTE, Temporary, Commencing 21/01/2027 - 10/12/2027) Roster: Friday Learning Support/Behaviour Management/Learning and Engagement Teacher - Prep-6 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027) The Learning and Engagement Teacher plays a key role in strengthening student achievement and engagement through a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning.
Working within the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the role focuses on building teacher capability, strengthening inclusive classroom practices.
The position directly supports Walkerston State School's Annual Implementation Plan priorities of Achievement and Engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strengthening Tier 1 Teaching and Learning Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver high-quality, differentiated Tier 1 instruction.
Support curriculum planning, explicit teaching, formative assessment and responsive pedagogy.
Support the implementation of consistent instructional routines, particularly in literacy.
2. Targeted Student Support – MTSS Analyse student achievement and engagement data to identify students requiring additional support.




Work with teachers and school leaders to plan, implement and monitor targeted interventions.
Ensure intervention complements rather than replaces quality Tier 1 classroom teaching.
Monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of support.
3. Literacy Improvement Support whole-school reading priorities, including Shared Reading and Word Reading instructional routines.
Strengthen students' encoding, spelling, fluency and writing skills.
Work alongside teachers to identify literacy barriers impacting curriculum achievement.
Support evidence-informed approaches to literacy instruction and intervention.
4. Student Engagement and Inclusion Promote inclusive classroom practices that support student participation, belonging and achievement.
Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and respond to barriers to learning.
Contribute to positive learning environments through relational and responsive approaches.
5. Collaboration and Capability Building Work closely with classroom teachers, school leaders, HOSES, teacher aides and the MTSS team.
Participate in collaborative planning, moderation and data discussions.
Contribute to a culture of collective efficacy and shared responsibility for student success.
What We Offer Modern facilities and quality resources Relocation support Location allowance What You'll Need Australian working rights or valid visa Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements

📌 Teacher - Primary, Multiple Opportunities, Walkerston State School, Teach Queensland (North Mackay)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 North Mackay