Teacher - Science - Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

Catholic Education Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employer Superannuation 12.75%

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks' paid parental leave

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Newman Catholic College in Cairns is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join our growing college community. The role involves planning, preparing and delivering engaging science learning programs aligned with college objectives and data-informed decision making.

You will demonstrate excellence in your Learning Area, contribute to holistic education, and help establish a supportive school environment that fosters creativity and growth.

Qualifications

• Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Ability to design and deliver effective learning and teaching programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs.
• Contribute to development and implementation of College objectives and planning.
• Ensure appropriate pedagogies are used in the classroom.
• Contribute to a supportive school environment and data-informed decision making.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Data analysis

Classroom instruction

Learning-area expertise

Education

Queensland Teaching Registration

Job description

Newman Catholic College is seeking applications for a Science Teacher to join their growing College community.

Commencement Date: 18January 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: 12pm, Friday 23 October 2026

Newman Catholic College

Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education's newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.

About the Role

The role of the Teacher is to support the mission of the College through the enactment of the learning and teaching program. This involves: planning, preparing and delivering effective learning and teaching programs; contributing to the development and implementation of the College objectives and planning; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are implemented in the classroom; contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; and prudently administering available resources.

The Teacher is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research of their Learning Area, and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at Newman Catholic College.

As a teacher you will:

• Contribute to the development of Newman as a new College;
• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs in a new way growing students into creativity rather than out of it;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning; and,
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.

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

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Teacher Position Description 2026.pdf

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
• Fitness Passport membership available
• 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

Enquiries:

Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: [e-mail]

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.