About the role
At Walkerston, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves success. With excellent facilities, engaged students, and a welcoming country community just minutes from Mackay, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
2027 Opportunity
- Year 3 - (Part-time 0.2FTE, Temporary, Commencing 21/01/2027 - 10/12/2027)
- Roster: Friday
- Learning Support/Behaviour Management/Learning and Engagement Teacher - Prep-6 (Permanent, commencing 21/01/2027)
- The Learning and Engagement Teacher plays a key role in strengthening student achievement and engagement through a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning.
- Working within the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), the role focuses on building teacher capability, strengthening inclusive classroom practices.
- The position directly supports Walkerston State School's Annual Implementation Plan priorities of Achievement and Engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strengthening Tier 1 Teaching and Learning
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver high-quality, differentiated Tier 1 instruction.
- Support curriculum planning, explicit teaching, formative assessment and responsive pedagogy.
- Support the implementation of consistent instructional routines, particularly in literacy.
1. Targeted Student Support – MTSS
- Analyse student achievement and engagement data to identify students requiring additional support.
- Work with teachers and school leaders to plan, implement and monitor targeted interventions.
- Ensure intervention complements rather than replaces quality Tier 1 classroom teaching.
- Monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of support.
1. Literacy Improvement
- Support whole-school reading priorities, including Shared Reading and Word Reading instructional routines.
- Strengthen students' encoding, spelling, fluency and writing skills.
- Work alongside teachers to identify literacy barriers impacting curriculum achievement.
- Support evidence-informed approaches to literacy instruction and intervention.
1. Student Engagement and Inclusion
- Promote inclusive classroom practices that support student participation, belonging and achievement.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and respond to barriers to learning.
- Contribute to positive learning environments through relational and responsive approaches.
1. Collaboration and Capability Building
- Work closely with classroom teachers, school leaders, HOSES, teacher aides and the MTSS team.
- Participate in collaborative planning, moderation and data discussions.
- Contribute to a culture of collective efficacy and shared responsibility for student success.
What We Offer
- Modern facilities and quality resources
- Relocation support
- Location allowance
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 Walkerston State School website here.
All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.