Teacher – Cathedral International Student Program

The Cathedral School; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful international student work

Role spanning teaching, pastoral care,

Program development opportunities

Access to modern facilities

Anglican school community values

Job summary

The Cathedral School in Townsville is seeking a warm, adaptable Teacher to support international students in the Cathedral International Student Program. You will create engaging, differentiated learning experiences for diverse cohorts and teach across English, Humanities, Mathematics and Science while supporting student wellbeing and cultural experiences.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Education with postgraduate teaching qualifications, current registration with the QCT, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or an equivalent with postgraduate teaching qualification.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Flexible, student-centred approach to support international students.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, differentiated learning experiences for mixed-age cohorts.
• Teach across English, Humanities, Mathematics and Science.
• Support student wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Foster cultural immersion and program events for visiting students.
• Contribute to curriculum resources and program development.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Teacher – Cathedral International Student Program

Are you a warm, adaptable teacher who enjoys helping students feel welcomed, supported and ready to learn? Do you enjoy creating engaging classroom experiences for students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds?

The Cathedral School is looking for a Teacher to support international students taking part in short-term study tour experiences. This is a rewarding opportunity to help students build confidence in their learning, develop cultural understanding, and feel a genuine sense of belonging during their time at Cathedral.

In this role, you will create engaging and differentiated learning experiences for composite cohorts of varying ages, abilities and English language proficiency levels. You will teach across English, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, support student wellbeing, help facilitate meaningful cultural and school-based experiences, and contribute to the continued growth of the Cathedral International Student Program.

You’ll Be

• Creating welcoming, engaging and culturally responsive learning experiences for short-term international student cohorts.
• Teaching across English, Humanities, Mathematics and Science in a way that supports students’ academic, linguistic and social development.
• Adapting lessons for composite classes with students of varying ages, abilities, educational backgrounds and English language proficiency levels.
• Helping students feel known, included and confident as they experience Australian school life and the Cathedral community.
• Supporting student wellbeing through positive relationships, thoughtful pastoral care and timely referral to appropriate support when needed.
• Facilitating student experiences such as incursions, excursions, cultural immersion activities and other program events.
• Contributing to curriculum resources, program planning and continuous improvement to support the growth of the Cathedral International Student Program.
• Working collaboratively with school leaders and colleagues to provide a positive, well-supported experience for visiting international students.

You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a postgraduate teaching or education qualification.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• A flexible, student-centred approach and a genuine interest in supporting international students to thrive.
• Confidence differentiating learning for students with diverse educational backgrounds, language needs and prior learning experiences.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build warm, positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain these prior to commencement.

You’ll Receive

• A meaningful opportunity to support international students as they learn, grow and experience life at Cathedral.
• A varied and rewarding role that brings together teaching, pastoral care, cultural experiences and program development.
• A caring, values-driven Anglican school community where collaboration, connection and student wellbeing are prioritised.
• Access to modern facilities, teaching resources and opportunities to contribute to the growth of a distinctive international student program.
• Salary from $92,293 for a first-year teacher to $130,996 for a teacher with eight or more years of teaching experience.

About The School

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James locatedin Mundingburra is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhoodto Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7 to 12. The school is set amongst a lagoon and lush tropical rain trees creating a wonderful canvas toinspirelearning and creativity. At Cathedral we educate for life-long success. We know that this requires a well-rounded education and a focus ondeveloping the whole person by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind.We are excited about the future and cherish the opportunity to invest in the leaders of tomorrow.

Applications close: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and theSchoolreserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Commencement: January 2027

All staff are expected to support the philosophy and values of The Cathedral School. As part of our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, preferred applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Blue Card and/or registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, as applicable to the role. Pre-employment screening will include referee checks and verification of identity, qualifications and relevant registrations. Applicants will also be required to disclose any information relevant to their suitability to work with children and young people.

19 October 2026Mundingburra Queensland, Australia