Townsville tropics to the iconic Isa
Sunny North Queensland is a diverse geographic region, offering a range of teaching experiences in unique and spectacular locations—from the Whitsundays, up the coast to Townsville, west through to Mount Isa and up to the Gulf of Carpentaria. The region is home to welcoming communities, a laid-back culture, rich history and ancient landscapes waiting to be explored. From holiday spam-worthy beaches to the rusted dirt of Queensland’s outback, there's something for everyone in North Queensland!
North Queensland region (JPG, 127KB)
North Queensland schools at a glance
The North Queensland region currently has:
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33,109 students*
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3,218 teachers**
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81 primary schools***
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15 secondary schools***
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8 P–10/12 schools***
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3 special schools***
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2 schools of distance education***
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1 environmental education centre***
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1 education and training centre***.
* As at September 2023.
** As at September 2023.
*** As at September 2023.
Teaching and living in the region
North Queenslanders enjoy a warm and sunny climate all year round, with humidity along the coastline and dry heat further inland.
When you start your adventure in the North Queensland region, you'll be exposed to a range of diverse teaching experiences in unique and spectacular locations. You'll find opportunities to
teach in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and we will support you with professional development (like language pedagogy and cross-cultural awareness) to help you engage students in learning.
When you apply to teach with us, you will be asked to nominate where in the North Queensland region you would like to teach: Townsville and surrounds or Mt Isa and surrounds. View these 2 geographic pages below.