Primary Teacher

Townsville Catholic Education; Winton Shire; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to long service leave after 7+​

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Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a Primary Teacher - Specialist / Supernumerary for St Patrick's Catholic School, Winton QLD. The role delivers vibrant Specialist programs in Arts, Technology, and HPE, while providing essential Supernumerary cover and internal relief for planning time.

You will design engaging lessons, assess progress, and give constructive feedback in a Catholic school community. Applicants should have tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vibrant Specialist programs in Arts, Technology, and HPE.
• Provide vital Supernumerary cover to release classroom teachers for planning and non-contact time.
• Offer ad-hoc internal relief when needed.
• Design engaging lessons with clear expectations and outcomes.
• Use a range of assessment tools to monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Contribute to a inclusive classroom environment guided by Catholic values.

Skills

Adaptability

Engagement

Inclusive practices

Education

Tertiary qualifications

QCT registration

Job description

Primary Teacher - Specialist / Supernumerary

Job No:TCE5159

Location:St Patrick's Catholic School, Winton QLD

Job No : TCE5159

Commencement Date: 18th January 2027

Location: St Patrick's Catholic School - Winton QLD

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

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher - Specialist / Supernumerary with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.

In this unique and multi-faceted role, you will deliver vibrant Specialist programs in Arts, Technology, and HPE, while providing vital Supernumerary cover (releasing classroom teachers for planning and non-contact time) and ad-hoc internal relief. Joining a supportive team of dedicated educators, you'll work closely with colleagues and families to ensure continuity of learning across primary year levels. Your ability to adapt, engage, and nurture a diverse range of learners will help create a positive environment where every student feels included and valued.

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.

In the heart of Queensland’s outback, Winton is a place of big skies, rich history, and unforgettable landscapes. Known as the birthplace of Waltzing Matilda and home to world-class dinosaur fossil discoveries, it’s a town that blends a proud pioneering spirit with a warm, close-knit community. Surrounded by red-earth plains and just a short drive from the dramatic jump-ups of the outback, Winton offers a true sense of adventure and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming regional community — a uniquely 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.

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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