Mackay West State School, a proud and well respected educational institution, recognised across all sectors of education and the wider community for maintaining a consistent approach to academic, sporting and cultural excellence. Every student learning, succeeding and thriving is Mackay West State School's vision.
Mackay West State School is a welcoming and well-established primary school located in the heart of West Mackay, proudly serving its community since 1923. The school is committed to supporting both experienced teachers and early career educators through strong mentoring, collaborative teams, and a culture focused on delivering the very best for every student.
With teaching vacancies advertised from Prep to Year 6 for 2026, we encourage applications from passionate educators interested in teaching across any year level and happy to work with teachers to consider their preferenes.
2025
* Year 1 (Temporary, ASAP - 10-10-2025)
2026
* Prep - 3 (Permanent)
* Prep - 6 (Permanent)
* Special Education/Inclusion - Prep - 3 (Permanent)
Why Mackay West State School?
* Rich heritage and caring school culture – Since 1923, Mackay West has built a reputation for academic, sporting, and cultural excellence within a nurturing environment where staff, students, and families collaborate under the school motto "Always Our Best"
* Personalised learning with excellent resources — With two campuses (Prep-Year1 at the Junior Campus; Years2-6 at the Senior Campus) and a strong literacy and inclusive education program (including specialist music, arts, and intervention supports), teachers can deliver engaging learning experiences tailored to each student's needs
* Dedicated induction and ongoing support for new graduates — As part of the Central Queensland region, the school welcomes beginning teachers and provides access to Queensland's Starting Successfully program, mentoring, professional inquiry cycles, and classroom-ready induction support to help you build confidence from day one
* Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)
How to apply
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* Attach your resume including two professional referees
Explore the school: Visit Mackay West State School website here
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.
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