William Ross State High School, North Queensland

William Ross State High School – Success through Commitment. Established in 1991 and named after Townsville’s first elected mayor, a passionate advocate for education, William Ross State High School is built on a proud tradition of fostering growth, adaptability, and resilience

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Teacher
• Workplace Location: Townsville region
• Job ad reference: QLD/652193
• Closing date: 06-Oct-2025
• Yearly salary: $74146 - $123102
• Fortnightly salary: $2842.00 - $4718.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Commence: As Soon As Possible
• Contact person: Teacher Recruitment Team
• Contact details: ***************@qed.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service

We are a vibrant, high-expectation learning community where dedicated staff work alongside unique and talented students to achieve success in many forms. Our commitment to quality teaching, academic rigour, and personal accountability ensures every learner is equipped to be an active global citizen and lifelong learner.

Join our team and be part of an environment where your passion for education will inspire student potential and make a lasting impac

Current Opportunities:

• Health and Physical Education / English - Year 7 - 10 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Health and Physical Education / Mathematics- Year 7 -12(Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Health and Physical Education / Inclusion - Year 7-12 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Mathematics / Health and Physical Education Year 7- 10 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Mathematics/Health and Physical Education - Year 7 -12 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Science / Digital Technologies - Year 7 - 12 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Drama / English - Year 7- 10(Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• English - Year 7 - 12 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• English / Humanities* - Year 7-10 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Humanities* -Year 7 -10 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• The Arts / Japanese - Year 7 - 12 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Music / The Arts / Chinese - Year 7 - 10(Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Digital Technologies - Year 7 - 12 (Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Design and Technologies (Engineering principles and systems) / Cert II Construction or Automotive - Year 7 -12(Permanent, Commence ASAP)
• Inclusion - Year 7 -10 (Permanent, Commence ASAP )
• Visual Arts - Year 7 - 10 (Permanent, Commence 7/10/25)

Future Opportunities

• Design and Technologies (Engineering principles and systems) / Industrial Technology Skills - Year 7 -12 (Permanent, Commence 22/01/26)
• Design and Technologies (Food and Fibre Production) - Year 7-10 (Permanent, Commence 22/01/2026)

*Humanities vacancies could include some or all streams of Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics & Citizenship, Economics and Business, across all year levels).

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities
• Relocation support
• 12 month accommodation support is available at this location

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

Explore the school: Visit William Ross SHS website here

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Further information

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

Documents

• teach-s1-teacher-eald-rd (PDF, 247KB)
• Role Description