Primary School Teacher - 0.6FTE or 0.8FTE
Primary School Teacher - 0.6FTE or 0.8FTE
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Acting Principal at The Rainforest School
The Rainforest School is a small, independent primary school nestled between the rainforest and the beach in South Mission Beach, Far North Queensland. With a maximum of 20 students across Prep to Year 6, our intentionally small, multi-age environment creates a nurturing and safe space where authentic relationships and meaningful learning flourish.
Our educational program combines explicit teaching with hands-on, real-life learning experiences, guided by our values of Connection, Conservation, Community and Creativity.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and flexible Primary Teacher to join our team in Term 4, 2025. This role will teach English, HPE and The Arts in a shared two-classroom model:
* Prep–Year 2 group
* Year 3–Year 6 group
Each teaching session has two teachers present. You will be responsible for one group at a time, while your colleague teaches the other.
* Contract: 0.6FTE (Monday to Wednesday) or 0.8FTE (Monday to Thursday)
* Term: Tuesday 7 October – Friday 12 December 2025
* Extension: Possibility of continuing into 2026
You will work collaboratively as part of a small, supportive teaching team of four part-time teachers, with teacher aide support.
Responsibilities
* Teach English, HPE and The Arts across Prep–2 or Years 3–6 (one group per session)
* Plan, deliver, assess and report against the Australian Curriculum
* Incorporate a mix of explicit teaching, real-life projects and hands-on activities
* Adapt teaching to meet diverse student needs in an inclusive environment
* Design engaging content linked to the school's values and local context
* Organise excursions/incursions as required
* Maintain clear assessment and reporting practices (biannual reporting)
* Collaborate closely with colleagues, parents and the wider community
* Participate in extracurricular activities and professional learning
* Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
* Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
* Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum
* Ability to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in multi-age settings
* Demonstrated collaborative and interpersonal skills suitable for a small school team
* Knowledge of and enthusiasm for nature-based education
Applications
Please submit your application including:
* Your resume, including two referees
Closing Date: Monday 8 September 2025 (The school may interview and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found).
Email Applications To: principal@trs.qld.edu.au
For further information about our school, please visit our website www.trs.qld.edu.au
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Employment type
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* Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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