Secondary Teacher (Religious Education)

Townsville Catholic Education; Sydney; 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

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a passionate Secondary Teacher (Religious Education) to join Southern Cross Catholic College in Townsville, QLD. This full-time fixed-term role commences 18 January 2027 and concludes 3 December 2027, with a salary reflecting experience.

You will design engaging lessons, assess student progress, and support diverse learners within a Catholic school community focused on safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Demonstrated ability to plan lessons and assess student progress.
• Experience delivering Religious Education in a Catholic school context.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging Religious Education lessons aligned with curriculum.
• Use a range of assessment tools to monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Set clear expectations and reflect on teaching practice to improve outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive classroom that supports diverse learners within Catholic values.

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

$86,600 - $124,725 a year

Full time, Contract

14d ago , from TOWNSVILLE CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Location: Southern Cross Catholic College - Townsville QLD

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

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher (Religious Education)with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. The position is aFull Time, Fixed Termposiiton commencing on18 January 2027and concludes on3 December 2027.

You’ll join a supportive team of committed teachers who work together in partnership with the parent community to create the best possible learning experience for every student. Your understanding of contemporary teaching practices, and your ability to adapt and support a diverse range of learners, will help every child feel included, valued, and confident.

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.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a 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:

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