Classroom Teacher - St Gerard Majella School, Woree

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation contributions

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

St Gerard Majella School in Cairns (Woree) invites applications for a Classroom Teacher. The role requires planning and delivering lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum, fostering an inclusive classroom, and supporting student wellbeing within a Catholic education context.

Successful applicants will collaborate with staff, parents and the wider school community, use diverse teaching approaches, and contribute to school curriculum initiatives while maintaining professional learning and

Qualifications

• Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Professional qualifications in Education.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment that supports diverse learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the school community to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
• Monitor student progress using assessment data and differentiate learning experiences.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Curriculum planning

Collaboration with staff

Education

Professional qualifications in Education

Tools

Digital literacy

Job description

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Woree QLD

$86,600 - $147,048 a year

Contract

3d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns

Commencement Date: Monday, 18 January, 2027

Employment Type: Term-time Fixed-Term (1 day), position ending 14th January 2028

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

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, 3rd November 2026 (unless filled prior)

St Gerard Majella School is a co-educational Catholic primary school in the Cairns southern suburb of Woree. With a healthy enrolment of around 400 students from Prep to Year six, the school has always been a highly regarded and well-sought-after Catholic primary school.

Located in the rapidly developing southern suburbs of Cairns, St Gerard Majella School is situated in a beautiful setting at the base of Red Hill. The school shares well-kept grounds with the adjacent secondary school, St Mary’s Catholic College. St Gerard Majella is surrounded by lush courtyards and a large oval for children to play on. It is the school of choice for parents who live in the southern area of Cairns.

St Gerard Majella School is an integral part of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. The school is focused on people – children, parents and teachers working together to build a Christian community inspired by love, a concern for one another and a relationship with God.

St Gerard Majella School places the importance of values education at the heart of its teaching. Together with engaged and supportive parents, staff create a safe and supportive environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Classroom Teacher

About the Role

The successful applicant will be required to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum. They will create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a sense of belonging while meeting the diverse learning needs of early years students.

The classroom teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues,parents, and the wider school community to enhance student learning and wellbeing, contribute to whole-school curriculum initiatives, and engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice. The successful applicant will use a variety of effective teaching, assessment, and data-informed practices to monitor student progress, differentiate learning experiences, and support each child’s growth. They will promote critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving while building essential digital literacy skills and early social understanding.

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
• Professional qualifications in Education
• 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 - upon completion of 1 year's continuous service
• 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.