Teacher- Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail

Catholic Education Cairns; Cassowary Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 147,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ITAS Allowances

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Long service leave after 7 years

Parental leave 14 weeks

Professional development and Early Car

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Good Counsel Primary School in Innisfail seeks a part-time, fixed-term teacher for parental leave coverage. The role supports students from Prep to Year 6, planning with a co-teacher and delivering engaging learning experiences.

You will contribute to school initiatives and help maintain a caring, faith-based environment. The position requires professional qualifications in Education and a commitment to child safety, with a focus on strong communication and inclusive teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in Education are required.
• Strong ability to plan and deliver effective teaching programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to the wellbeing of students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan with a co-teacher and year group team.
• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs.
• Contribute to school initiatives and planning.
• Maintain a supportive school environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Child safety awareness

Education

Professional qualifications in Education

Job description

Contract Date: 16 January 2027 to 14 January 2028

Employment Type: Part-Time, Fixed-Term- 12 hours per week (Parental Leave Coverage)

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

Closing Date for Applications: 3pm, Monday 9 November 2026

Good Counsel Primary School

Good Counsel Catholic Primary School (GCPS), established in 1903, is located in the centre of Innisfail township at 96 Rankin Street. Innisfail is the largest business centre on the Cassowary Coast in Far North Queensland with a population of approximately 10,000. The picturesque township is situated at the junction of the North and South Johnstone Rivers, approximately five km from the coast and 90km south of Cairns which services a domestic and international airport.

GCP is the largest Primary School in the Innisfail District with a current cohort of 350 students. The school has two streams for each year level from Prep to Year 6. Our school offers a dynamic and engaging curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning in every student.

Vision

Good Counsel Primary strives to be an authentic, positive Catholic community connected to the Charism of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan in the Order of Saint Benedict, and the traditional owners of the land on which the school is situated, the Mamu people. We acknowledge the parents/carers as the first and ongoing teachers of their children.

Values

In keeping with the Charism values of the 'GoodSams', at Good Counsel Primary, staff and students:

welcome all as we would welcome Christ

are compassionate to the person in need

serve God by being neighbour

Motto

Our School motto is: Seek, Learn and Serve

In Christ we:

Seek to be wholly educated - Mind, body and Spirit

Learn for the betterment of ourselves and our world

Serve God by journeying inclusively and respectfully

About the Role

As a Teacher you will:

• Plan with a co teacher and in a year group team
• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school initiatives and school planning
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.

Work Requirements

• A strong demonstrated commitment to the values, vision and ethos of Catholic Education
• Professional qualifications in Education
• Demonstrated ability in Learning and Teaching
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the wellbeing of members of the school community
• Skills for building community including facilitation, delegation and consultation
• Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Experience working with students who have diverse learning needs and those requiring learning support in a school setting.
• Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Current driver’s licence;
• Promote child safety at all times

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

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

What we offer

• ITAS Allowances
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 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 - upon completion of 1-year's continuous service
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Enquires

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

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.