Glenden State School is a small, rural school with fewer than 50 students from Kindy to Year 12, classes are often composite, giving teachers the chance to make a real impact. Join a supportive, tight-knit community and enjoy a calm, affordable lifestyle while shaping meaningful student outcomes. Glenden offers the best of relaxed country living with easy access to some of Queensland's most beautiful destinations. Located just two hours from the Whitsundays, you can enjoy stunning beaches, island day trips, and coastal dining whenever you need a break. Nearby camping spots, such as Lake Elphinstone, provide great opportunities for outdoor adventures, fishing, and family time. Glenden is also only 1.5 hours from Moranbah, where you'll find a range of amenities including shopping, services, and sporting facilities—giving you the benefits of a close-knit community without feeling isolated.
Glenden offers a distinctive learning environment. We believe in engaging in learning experiences that foster student's independence, creativity and connectedness needed for today's world and their global future, recognising the individuality and varied abilities of our students and providing every opportunity for them to find their passion, take risks, strive to improve, and succeed. Glenden offers students access to a range of specialist academic programs and extension co-curricular activities.
Glenden State School is committed to creating a learning environment in which each child can thrive and become an independent, creative and connected learner.
Current Opportunities
English / Humanities Year 7-12 Don't see your subject area listed? Glenden State School are open to working with candidates across multiple secondary learning areas and are keen to match applicants with their preferred teaching subjects. Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, etc, across Year Levels 7 to 12).
What We Offer
Generous rural teacher incentivesModern facilities and quality resourcesReal career development opportunitiesRelocation and housing support
What You'll Need
Relevant teaching qualification Full or provisional QCT registration Australian working rights or valid visaPre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)
How To Apply
Click the Green 'Apply online' button belowEnter your personal detailsAttach your resume including two professional referees
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đź“„ 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.
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