Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary Position type Full-time,Part-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Teacher Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNQ/BABINDA Closing date Ongoing Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Ongoing opportunities Contact person FNQ Teacher Recruitment Team Contact details 07 4037 3994 Access the National Relay Service Welcome to Babinda State School Our school caters for students from Prep to Year Twelve, and has a strong focus on the importance of explicit teaching, practice and effective feedback as essential tools for student success. We ensure excellence in teaching practice is embedded across the school by providing our team with coaching and professional development opportunities. Explore our website to learn more about Babinda State School. Teaching Opportunities in the Babinda area Want to be considered for ALL opportunities in the Far North Queensland Region? CLICK HERE LOCATION PROFILE A small rural sugar town approximately 60km south of Cairns, Babinda is home to around 1260 residents. The traditional people of the Babinda area are the Wayurr Yidinji people, and the town's name comes from the Wanyurr Yudinji words 'Bunna Binda' meaning 'water passing over your shoulder'. The area is home to beautiful beaches, great fishing, groovy Art Deco heritage listed buildings and fascinating Aboriginal legends such as that of the Boulders. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS While the base salary range for teachers is the same across the state; rural, remote and even regional locations provide additional financial benefits and incentives that are above and beyond the base salary. Refer to the Teach Queensland Pay, Benefits and Incentives. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE The Queensland Department of Education offers generous relocation assistance to teachers and their families relocating to the Tablelands area. CLICK HERE for more information on Transfer and Appointment Expenses. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT The FNQ Teacher Learning Centre (TLC) was established to enhance support for preservice, beginning and early career teachers during their teaching journey. Learn more about the support available for beginning teachers HERE. The Atherton Centre for Learning and Wellbeing (CLaW) provides valuable professional learning and capability development for teachers and school leaders at all stages of their careers. Learn more about the important services the CLaW provides to the schools in their catchment HERE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Applicants for this position must possess: An application for teacher employment. Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. TO APPLY FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY Attach a brief resume, contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) and a maximum one page written response outlining the skills and knowledge you will bring to the role. Pre-Service & Beginning Teachers are encouraged to supply their most recent practicum report and academic transcript for the last completed study period (unofficial is fine). The Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Suitable applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. 2021 Living and Working in our Far North Queensland Rural and Remote Communities (PDF, 6.33MB) Information Package for Applicants Teacher Role Description - FNQ REGION EOI (PDF, 264KB) Role Description