Primary Teacher

Townsville Catholic Education; Halifax; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

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Parental leave 14 weeks

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher for St Peter's Catholic School in Halifax, QLD. This permanent, part-time role covers 12 hours per week across two days, suitable for dedicated educators aligned with Catholic values and a commitment to student wellbeing.

You will design engaging lessons, use diverse assessment tools, provide timely feedback, and foster an inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported on their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Must have tertiary teaching qualifications.
• Registration or eligibility with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Commitment to Catholic education and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons and set clear expectations.
• Use a range of assessments and provide meaningful feedback.
• Create an inclusive, supportive classroom aligned with Catholic values.

Skills

Contemporary teaching practices

Adaptability to diverse learners

Student wellbeing focus

Education

Bachelor degree in Education

Job description

Job Description

Location: St Peter's Catholic School - Halifax QLD

Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 pending experience + Super + Allowances

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. This role is a permanent, part-time role for 12 hours per week (2 days).

In this unique role, you'll be joining a supportive team of dedicated educators who work closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. Your knowledge of contemporary teaching practices, combined with your ability to adapt and nurture a diverse range of learners, will ensure that each student feels included, valued, and confident as they begin their educational journey.

In your classroom, you'll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting clear expectations, and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. You'll use a range of assessment tools to understand each student's progress, celebrate their growth, and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive.

Guided by Catholic values, you'll embrace the school's mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

Nestled between lush cane fields and the sparkling waters of the Hinchinbrook Channel, Halifax offers a relaxed seaside lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Just minutes from Ingham and a short drive north of Townsville, this welcoming town combines small‐community warmth with easy access to tropical adventures. With fishing, boating, and island exploring right on your doorstep, plus rich cultural heritage and a laid‐back pace of life, Halifax is the perfect place to live and work while enjoying the natural beauty of North Queensland.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
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• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender

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