Teacher - St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

Catholic Education Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options

Long service leave

14 weeks parental leave

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Mary\'s Catholic College, Woree in Cairns is seeking a dedicated teacher for a full-time, fixed-term parental leave coverage. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, aligning with school objectives, and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Qualified applicants will be registered or eligible with the Queensland College of Teachers and can teach English and other subjects. Religious education ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Supportive of Catholic Education ethos.
• Experience teaching English and other subjects.
• Ability to teach religious education desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning.
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.

Job description

Contract Dates: 16 January 2027 to 14 January 2028 (Parental leave coverage)

Employment Type:Full Time, Fixed Term (Part time options will be considered)

Salary Range:Graduate $86,600 to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum PLUS 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday, 23 November 2026

Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families of this exciting and dynamic region. Inspired by Mother Mary, our College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of “family” are fundamental to who we are. The College has a strong academic focus. We offer a stimulating academic and vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest in sport, the arts, mission, and leadership. St Mary’s offers a broad technology rich curriculum delivered by quality and dedicated teachers. The College has many outstanding facilities, with exciting new building projects around the corner that will bring about more contemporary and flexible learning spaces to optimise student learning. Committed and dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide students with the supportive and caring environment essential for their spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.

About the Role

As a Teacher you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives 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.

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

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Demonstrated experience in teaching English and other subjects
• Ability to teach religious education is desirable but not a requirement

What we offer

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Fitness Passport Memberships available
• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 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

Trisha Stroud - Human Resources Officer

P: 07 4044 4224

E: [e-mail]

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.