Teaching Jobs in Queensland, Australia
Make Your Next Teaching Chapter Sunshine-Filled and Career-Defining!
If you’re a qualified teacher looking for your next adventure, Queensland offers a wealth of opportunity — from vibrant coastal cities to rural and remote communities that will leave a lasting impact.
At Point to Point Education, we’re here to make your transition smooth, successful, and exciting. Whether you’re relocating from another part of Australia, New Zealand, or overseas, our experienced team will match your lifestyle goals and teaching aspirations with the right school and location.
Image credit: Jess Lindemann & Visit Queensland
Why Teach in Queensland?
Queensland, also known as The Sunshine State, offers more than just great weather. You’ll find:
- A broad variety of teaching jobs across primary and secondary schools
- Competitive salaries and strong professional development support
- A laid-back lifestyle with plenty of room to explore and grow
Whether you’re seeking a coastal city, a vibrant regional hub, or a rural placement that makes a difference, we’ll help you find your perfect fit. We support teachers who are relocating for other parts of Australia or New Zealand along with international trained teachers whose qualifications meet the Queensland College of
Teachers assessment criteria.
Check your eligibility and apply for your QCT Registration here.Let’s Start with a Quick Assessment
Not sure if you’re eligible or where to begin? Use our Instant Assessment Tool to find out where you stand — it’s quick, free, and obligation-free.
Register Your Interest Today!
What happens next?
After you have filled out our Expression of Interest form we will get in touch with you within 24 hours. If your application is saying all the right things, we’ll start the process of matching you up with the teaching positions best suited to you!
There are a variety of interview processes such as face-to-face or Zoom interviews with your potential employer. All the while, we will be coaching you and supporting you throughout the process!
Get to Know the Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum is structured around eight key learning areas, general capabilities, and cross-curriculum priorities.
Watch a quick curriculum overview videoVisa Information
Australian and New Zealand passport holders can live and work in Queensland without sponsorship.
Overseas-trained teachers may be eligible for the following visa options:
- Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa (subclass 494)
Before exploring visa options, we recommend you begin your QCT registration. This is essential for teaching eligibility in Queensland.
Visit Australian Home Affairs for more information
Why Choose Point to Point Education?
Since 2012, we’ve placed thousands of teachers in fulfilling roles across Australia and around the world. Our team of experienced educators and recruitment specialists have walked in your shoes — so we know what you need and how to help you thrive.
Ready to explore teaching jobs in Queensland?
Let’s start a conversation about where you want to go — and how we can help you get there.Queensland School Term Dates
At Point to Point, we recruit all year round, but it’s best to register with us 2–4 months before your planned start.
Typical Term Dates:- Term 1: Late January – Early April
- Term 2: Mid April – Late June
- Term 3: Mid July – Mid September
- Term 4: Early October – Mid December
We’ll align your placement with your ideal start date and support you through every step of the process.
What is the Instant Assessment Form?
Our Instant Assessment Form is a list of details that asks for details about yourself and your teaching experience. The Instant Assessment Form is very valuable, as it will enable you to instantly see whether you are ready and able to start your Point To Point overseas teaching journey with us.
What are the things we are looking for in potential teachers?
We are looking at a variety of different aspects when seeing which candidates are best suited to one of the available positions in our serviced regions. We are looking at:
When you completed your teaching degree: We want to know when you finished your teaching degree or even if you are still completing it!
- Experience: Let us know how many years of teaching experience you have under your belt. Is it 1 year? 2? Even if you have only just graduated, just let us know.
- Citizenship Status: Your citizenship status is a very important piece of information for us to assist you in the process of starting your teaching journey in one of our various overseas teaching locations.
- Specialist Teaching Area: If you teach primary, tell us whether its early years, middle years or special needs. If you teach secondary, we want to know which subject you teach.
- Your Details: A pretty standard section so we can know your name, email, phone number and which country you currently live in.
What happens next?
After you have filled out our Instant Assessment Form we will get in touch with you will give you an assessment of your application within 24 hours of submitting your application. If your application is saying all the right things, we start the process of matching you up with the teaching positions best suited to you! There are a variety of interview processes such as face-to-face or Skype interviews with your potential employer. All the while, we will be coaching you and supporting you throughout the process!
What support?
When we say support throughout the entire process, we mean it! We will assist you in getting your CV ready for your potential employer and walk you through the interview process. Whether that be a face-to-face or Skype interview, we can make sure that you are best prepared through our interview coaching.
How long will the process take?
We try to make the process as streamlined and efficient as possible. We also only want to set you up in a situation that suits your personal needs and desires, so this process is really very dependant on the applicant and available positions at the time. Making sure that you are supported and finding the perfect fit for you is our priority, so getting the process right the first time is vital.
I’ve been accepted to teach at my desired location what happens now?
Now comes the fun part! We will assist you with visa support and relocation support, to make sure you’re happy with your new overseas home. We also help out with airport pick-ups and getting you settled into your town. On the professional side of things, Point To Point offers a teacher training programme, as well as one on one career coaching and advice. We also understand that moving to a new country or even continent can be tough, so along with our support staff, we organise social events so you can feel right at home with other teachers on a similar journey to your own.