Katie’s story: Teaching and living in Cooktown, Far North Queensland

Meet Katie, a passionate Queensland state school teacher currently living and working in Cooktown! A one-of-a-kind destination where lush rainforests meet sparkling beaches, and history and culture thrive in a warm, welcoming community that values education. Find out about how relocating to Cooktown in Far North Queensland has provided Katie with wonderful professional and personal opportunities that she wasn’t expecting, and why she is thriving in this school and community. Cooktown State School caters for local students from prep to year 12, across primary, junior secondary and senior secondary campuses. The dedicated staff work hard to deliver engaging, challenging and future-focused learning experiences that prepare students to be confident, capable and caring citizens. If you’re ready to embrace a fresh start in a community where lifestyle and learning go hand in hand, Cooktown and neighbouring communities could provide the perfect place to write your next chapter. Visit the Teach Queensland website to find out where teaching in Queensland state schools could take you now, or in the future: https://teach.qld.gov.au/