Art Teacher - St Augustine's College, Cairns

Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation contributions

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks parental leave

Professional development and EAP

Job summary

St Augustine's College in Cairns, a historic all-boys Catholic school, invites applications for an Art Teacher. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary range aligned to experience and a commencement in January 2027.

The school emphasizes a holistic education under Catholic Education guidelines and Marist traditions. Applicants should be registered or eligible to register with the Queensland College of Teachers and demonstrate relevant teaching experience in the arts.

Qualifications

• Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Demonstrate teaching experience in the listed areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning.
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.

Skills

QCT registration

Teaching experience

Job description

Art Teacher

As a Catholic College for boys (Year 7 – Year 12) in the Marist tradition, the Gospel is at the heart of all we do. Everyday moments of prayer, reflection and peacefulness in the light of the Gospel have a formative influence on the culture of our College. We consciously seek to adopt St Marcellin Champagnat’s vision that “to educate young people, you must love them, and love them all equally”.

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum - commensurate with experience

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Friday 2 October 2026

Commencing: Monday 18 January 2027

St Augustine's College, Cairns

St Augustine’s College, an all-boys school located in the heart of the city with boarding facilities, focuses on the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and emotional development of their students. The College encourages students to have ‘strong minds and gentle hearts’, and to find meaning and value in their lives to become compassionate, contributing members of society. Founded in 1930, they hold the honour of being the oldest Marist school in Queensland, with the Marist Charism and family spirit permeating all that they do. The staff and students are blessed with modern, purpose-built facilities and equipment that allow students to explore curriculum-based learning areas as well as cultural and sporting co-curricular activities.

About the Role

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Teacher Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Demonstrate teaching experience in the areas listed
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries

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