Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Teacher Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNQ477533/23 Closing date 03-May-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration commencing as soon as possible Contact person FNQ Recruitment Contact details FNQ Recruitment Access the National Relay Service We invite applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced Health and Physical Education teachers for the following temporary and permanent vacancies across our region The successful applicants to these roles must also be able to teach an additional secondary subject. LOCATION PROFILE Why Far North Queensland? Lifestyle, adventure, housing affordability, shorter commute… the list goes on There are so many fascinating locations to discover across our region, weekends and holidays will never be the same again If an overseas adventure is on your mind, you'll be pleased to know that Cairns is home to the region's international airport with regular direct flights to exciting international destinations. Did you know the average daily commute time in Brisbane is approximately 67 minutes? In that same amount of time you could drive from Cairns city to Innisfail in the south or Port Douglas in the north REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS All Queensland State Schools are allocated a transfer rating which is determined by the remoteness or distance of the location from a major city and services. 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. Some locations also attract additional benefits including access to subsidised departmental accommodation, additional leave in the summer vacation period and the support of a dedicated team of professionals from our Centre for Learning and Wellbeing (CLaW). CLICK HERE for a summary of the incentives and benefits available to teachers in the Far North Queensland Region. TEACHING IN QUEENSLAND The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognise teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. Find out more about teaching in Queensland state schools HERE Applicants for this position must possess: Current Queensland College of Teachers registration An active application for teacher employment lodged online 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. Teacher Role Description - FNQ477533 (PDF, 264KB) Role Description