Primary Teacher

Ryan Catholic College; Ayr; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 17.5% leave loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education seeks a passionate Primary Teacher for St Francis Catholic School, Ayr, to deliver engaging lessons and foster inclusive learning. You will design activities, assess progress, and provide feedback in a Catholic, supportive environment.

The role emphasises student safety, wellbeing, and building strong relationships with students and families, in a community-focused school in Ayr. Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (or eligibility) is required.

Qualifications

• Primary Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons that spark curiosity and a love of learning.
• Use a range of assessment tools to understand each student’s progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Create a welcoming, safe environment guided by Catholic values and a focus on student wellbeing.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Education

QCT-registered or eligible

Job description

Location:St Francis Catholic School, Ayr

Jo b No : TCE5148

Commencement Date: 18 January 2027

Location: St Francis Catholic School, Ayr

Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 per annum pending experience + Super

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.

In this unique role, you’ll be joining a supportive team of dedicated educators who work closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. Your knowledge of contemporary teaching practices, combined with your ability to adapt and nurture a diverse range of learners, will ensure that each student feels included, valued, and confident as they begin their educational journey.

In your classroom, you’ll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting clear expectations, and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. You’ll use a range of assessment tools to understand each student’s progress, celebrate their growth, and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

In the heart of the Burdekin region, Ayr offers the charm of a friendly countrytown with the bonus of being just a short drive from the coast. Surrounded by fertile farmland and close to the warm waters of the Coral Sea, it’s a place where you can enjoy a relaxed pace of life alongside a strong, welcoming community. With easy access to tropical beaches, nearby fishing spots, and the famous Burdekin River, Ayr blends country hospitality with coastal living, making it a rewarding place to live and work.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packagingoptions
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender