Secondary Teacher (Religious Education)

Ryan Catholic College; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education seeks a passionate Secondary Teacher (Religious Education) with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. The role is a Full Time, Fixed Term position commencing on 18 January 2027 and concluding on 3 December 2027.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville offers a welcoming community and opportunities to engage students in a faith-based learning environment aligned with Catholic values.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons and set clear expectations to foster learning.
• Use a range of assessment tools to monitor progress, provide feedback and support diverse learners.

Job description

Location:Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale

Job No : TCE5086

Commencement Date: 18 January 2027

Location: Southern Cross Catholic College - Townsville QLD

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

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher (Religious Education)with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers.The position is aFull Time, Fixed Termposiiton commencing on18 January 2027and concludes on3 December 2027.

You’ll join a supportive team of committed teachers who work together in partnership with the parent community to create the best possible learning experience for every student. Your understanding of contemporary teaching practices, and your ability to adapt and support a diverse range of learners, will help every child feel included, valued, and confident.

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.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such 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

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