Make a positive impact
Help your students develop, learn and have a positive influence on future generations. Schools are at the heart of our communities, and all careers start with an education.
Be a role model
Teachers can proudly stand up and be seen as respected leaders in their community. Teachers come from diverse backgrounds and experiences to inspire and support young people.
Embrace a balanced lifestyle
The teacher lifestyle provides many perks, including flexibility to work close to where you live, guaranteed holidays, and time to spend with your own kids (if and when you have them!). There’s also support for flexible work practices and varied employment options including permanent, temporary and casual roles.
Have variety in your career
Teaching offers a diverse career, where the possibilities are endless. Whether you want to stay in the classroom or progress into leadership roles, teach across Queensland and the world, continue to build on your skills, and add new subjects along the way – you’ll be able to find something that suits you.
Join the school community
Teachers are a familiar and valued member of the school community, which can sometimes feel more like an extended family!
Share your passion
Turn your passion or particular interest into a career by sharing it with others. You can teach a wide variety of subjects in science, health, arts, humanities, business, and many more. Your passion might even be considered a high demand teaching area.
Enjoy the rewards and financial incentives
Queensland graduate teachers have one of the highest starting salaries in Australia. There are scholarships available while you study and financial incentives if you teach in high priority rural and remote locations.
Learn more about teacher pay and benefits.
Students of all ages, abilities and in all communities need teachers to help support and nurture their educational development, so when it comes to choosing what type of teacher you’d like to become, there are a range of options.
We’ve been proudly providing quality education services to Queenslanders for over 190 years, enjoying a long and rich history supporting local communities. Teach Queensland supports the department to attract talented teachers to our state’s public schools. We also promote a range of incentives and experiences that target high demand subject areas and priority locations.
If you're already teaching, studying teaching, or considering changing to a career in teaching and would like to know about opportunities to work in rural areas, you can get all your questions answered at Teach Rural Career Fair.
Are you already teaching, studying teaching, or considering changing to a career in teaching? Attend the Teach Queensland Career Fair where you can get all your questions answered in this in-person TQ signature career event.