Relief Teacher 2026

About the role

Catholic Education Cairns is recruiting a Relief Teacher for 2026 within the Diocese of Cairns in Queensland. The main responsibility is to deliver the curriculum material provided for the class and to look after students while the regular teacher is absent, in line with the school's mission, vision, values and expectations. Teachers work under the direction of the school principal or their delegate.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum material provided for the class
• Provide a duty of care to students in the absence of the regular teacher
• Carry out the role consistently with the school's mission, vision, values and expectations

Required profile

• Registered or eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers
• Fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Committed to promoting child safety at all times
• Ability to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements

What we offer

• Pay commensurate with experience: graduate $69.15 to proficient level 8 $99.59 gross per hour plus 12.75% superannuation
• Salary packaging options
• Long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability may also apply)
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Employee Assistance Program