Teacher - Multiple Opportunities, Cooktown State School …, North Queensland

Bring your passion for education to Cooktown State School, where every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds. Join a supportive team shaping the future in Far North Queensland!

Current Opportunities

District Relieving Teacher (DRT)
- Prep-12 (Temporary, ASAP
- 04/12/2026) District Relieving Teacher (DRT)
- Prep-6 (Temporary, ASAP
- 04/12/2026) Health and Physical Education
- Year 7-12 (Temporary, 13/07/2026
- 04/12/2026)

Why Cooktown State School?

Join a supportive, diverse school that nurtures confident and capable students Work in a picturesque Far North Queensland setting
- rich in culture, nature and regional opportunity. Take advantage of working across a full Prep to Year 12 campus
- offering variety, broader scope and professional growth in one role.

What We Offer

Generous rural teacher incentives Modern 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 skilled referees

Explore the school: Visit Cooktown 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.

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