Primary Teacher

Townsville Catholic Education; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 17.5% leave loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen QLD, is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher (Student Engagement) with tertiary qualifications and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. This is a Full Time, Permanent position commencing on 18 January 2027.

In your classroom you’ll design engaging lessons, use a range of assessment tools, provide meaningful feedback, and support a diverse range of learners while prioritising student safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary teaching qualification and QCT registration (or eligibility).
• Experience teaching primary students is preferred.
• Eligibility to work in Australia is required.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, standards-aligned lessons for diverse learners.
• Use a range of assessment tools to monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Foster a safe, supportive classroom culture focused on wellbeing.
• Uphold Catholic values and partner with families and staff.

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom management

Curriculum design

Assessment for learning

Education

Tertiary teaching qualification

Job description

Location: St Mary's Catholic School - Bowen QLD

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

Join our team as a Primary Teacher at St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen!

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher (Student Engagement) with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. This is a Full Time, Permanent position commencing on 18 Janaury 2027.

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.

Perched on the sparkling Whitsunday coast, Bowen is a laid-back seaside town famous for its stunning beaches and relaxed tropical lifestyle. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and fresh local produce, it’s a place where you can enjoy morning walks along palm-lined shores, weekend adventures on the reef, and the warmth of a welcoming community. With its mix of natural beauty, coastal charm, and a strong community spirit, Bowen offers a truly rewarding place to live and work.

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.

For more information, please review the full position description.

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:

• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender