Teacher - Primary, Multiple Opportunities, Mackay West State School (Mackay)

QLD Public School Jobs - QED Jobs; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established primary school in Queensland is seeking dedicated educators for teaching positions from Prep to Year 6. Candidates will benefit from strong mentoring systems and classroom-ready induction support. Passion for personalized learning and teaching across various year levels is essential. The school fosters a caring community with a focus on academic and cultural excellence, welcoming both experienced teachers and new graduates.

Benefits

Career development programs

Dedicated induction support

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching across various year levels from Prep to Year 6.
• Experience with inclusive education programs.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning experiences tailored to each student's needs.
• Participate in mentoring and collaborative teaching initiatives.
• Support students in an inclusive educational environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Personalized Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Mackay West State School is a welcoming and well-established primary school located in the heart of West Mackay, proudly serving its community since 1923. The school is committed to supporting both experienced teachers and early career educators through strong mentoring, collaborative teams, and a culture focused on delivering the very best for every student.

With teaching vacancies advertised from Prep to Year 6 for 2026, we encourage applications from passionate educators interested in teaching across any year level and happy to work with teachers to consider their preferences.

• 2025
• Year 1 (Temporary, ASAP - 10-10-2025)
• 2026
• Prep - 2 (Permanent)
• Prep - Year 6 (Permanent)
• Special Education/Inclusion - Prep - 3 (Permanent)

Why Mackay West State School?

• Rich heritage and caring school culture – Since 1923, Mackay West has built a reputation for academic, sporting, and cultural excellence within a nurturing environment where staff, students, and families collaborate under the school motto "Always Our Best"
• Personalised learning with excellent resources — With two campuses (Prep-Year 1 at the Junior Campus; Years 2-6 at the Senior Campus) and a strong literacy and inclusive education program (including specialist music, arts, and intervention supports), teachers can deliver engaging learning experiences tailored to each student's needs
• Dedicated induction and ongoing support for new graduates — As part of the Central Queensland region, the school welcomes beginning teachers and provides access to Queensland's Starting Successfully program, mentoring, professional inquiry cycles, and classroom-ready induction support to help you build confidence from day one
• 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
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

Explore the school: Visit Mackay West State School website here

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as 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.