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Teach with us in Queensland state schools

We're recruiting teachers for state schools across Queensland in 2025.

The Department of Education is the leading employer of teachers in Queensland state schools.

We employ more than 55,000 teachers in a range of teaching and specialist roles—State Delivered Kindergarten, primary, secondary and special education across 1,264 schools in Queensland.

Whether you're a preservice teacher, a beginning or experienced teacher, or a teacher considering moving to Queensland, being a teacher in our state schools makes a difference in the lives of students across Queensland.

All the information you need about our schools and locations; teacher application and recruitment processes; and the benefits and financial incentives offered to teachers in rural, remote and regional communities is available here.

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Scholarships and grants

Pay and benefits

Why teach

Our schools

Teaching jobs

High demand areas
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Teach Queensland Roadshows 2024

We’re hitting the road again and taking the best bits of our career fairs to Coolangatta, Mackay and Toowoomba in October! Whether you're studying to be a teacher, just started teaching or are an experienced teacher, there’s something for you at these events. Connect with our recruiters, school leaders, ambassadors and teachers about the diverse range of opportunities in Queensland state schools. Find out where your teaching career can take you, locally, regionally and across Queensland!

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Get the latest TQ news

Job opportunities | Scholarship and grant programs
Events | Professional development opportunities
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Relocate to Queensland

With warmer weather, relocation assistance and opportunities for personal and professional growth, now is a great time to relocate to Queensland. We’re recruiting teachers for schools across our state.
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Right now, we need more of the people our young people need.

There are a range of benefits for teachers in rural and remote areas and high demand specialisations.

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There are many beautiful communities you can live in when you teach in Queensland.

Whether a coastal city, a country town or a thriving regional centre, you’ll find a community to meet your lifestyle.

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Talk to us

Deciding where to live and teach can be a big decision.

Get personalised advice from our recruiters, school leaders and teachers at events across Queensland.

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Start your teaching degree in high school

If you are a Queensland secondary student, you may be able to complete your university teaching degree faster by studying university subjects while you're in year 11 and 12

You may also be eligible for financial assistance

Find out how
 

Experience all Queensland has to offer

Over half of Queensland state schools are located in regional, rural and remote communities

In addition to the many personal and professional advantages, you may also be eligible for some additional financial incentives to teach in these communities.

Learn more
 

Progress your career

We provide many opportunities for teachers to progress to leadership and specialist positions within schools.

Find out more
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