Secondary Teachers 2027 - Newman Catholic College

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

12.75% Employer Superannuation

Long service leave after 7 years

14 Weeks' paid parental leave

Professional development & ET support

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns seeks qualified Secondary Teachers for Newman Catholic College in Cairns, QLD for 2027. Roles are full-time and permanent, with a commencement on 18 January 2027. Salary ranges from A$86,600 to A$147,048 gross per annum, plus 12.75% superannuation.

Applicants must be registered or eligible with the Queensland College of Teachers and support the Catholic ethos of the College. Closing date: 1 November 2026 at 12:00pm.

Qualifications

• Be registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Demonstrated ability to teach multiple Key Subject Areas.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos of the school.
• Experience teaching senior Mathematics, English, or Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Secondary subjects to Year 7–12 students in 2027.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with Catholic Education goals.
• Assess, record, and report on student progress in line with school policy.

Skills

Mathematics

English

Drama

Science

HPE

Education

QCT Registration

Job description

Secondary Teachers 2027 - Newman Catholic College

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns - Cairns QLD

$86,600 - $147,048 a year

Full time, Permanent

Newman Catholic College is seeking applications for Teachers in various subjects to join their growing College community in 2027.

Commencement Date: 18 January 2027

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Monday 1 November 2026

About the Role

Due to the continuous growth of the college, Newman Catholic College Smithfield is seeking a number of experienced and dedicated Secondary Teachers to join their school teaching in a range of Key Subjects for the 2027 school year. These roles are FullTime, Permanent positions.

These Key Subject Areas we will be looking for teachers for are as below:

• Mathematics (with an ability to teach Senior Mathematics an advantage)
• English / Drama (an ability to teach Senior English)
• Science
• HPE

To join this new and vibrant community,you'll need to demonstrate:

• knowledge of, and a commitment to, the Catholic ethos and vision of the school, including the liturgical life of the college
• ability to work as a member of a professional team of teachers, dedicated to providing quality education in partnership with the families, parish, university, and wider community
• ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional teaching team
• understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate learning meeting the needs of a diverse range of students
• willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionTeacher Position Description.docx

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% 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
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Enquiries

Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: ***************@cns.catholic.edu.au

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.