Burketown State School is a welcoming Kￂ6 school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to providing engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team, build meaningful relationships with students and families, and make a genuine difference in a unique rural and remote setting. Graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply, particularly those who bring creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for student learning and achievement.
As a TR7A school, Burketown offers eligible teachers access to a range of rural and remote incentives and benefits, including:
- Financial incentives: Annual Recognition of Service Payments, Locality Allowance, Identified Location and Specified Sites Allowances (where eligible).
- Travel and relocation: Recognition of Location Travel Allowance and eligible relocation and transfer assistance.
- Accommodation: Potential access to subsidised teacher housing, subject to availability.
- Additional benefits: Up to five additional discretionary leave days and a $2,000 Beginning Teacher Payment for eligible graduates.
- Career development: Rural and remote professional learning, leadership and career progression opportunities.
- HELP debt reduction: Potential eligibility for the Australian Government's HELP debt reduction initiative.
- Generous rural teacher incentives
- Contemporary 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 Burketown State School 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.
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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 767KB)
Role Description
📌 Teacher - Primary, Kindergarten - Year 2, Burketown State School
🏢 Teach Queensland
📍 Burketown
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