Engineering/STEM Teacher

About the role

St Mary's Catholic College, Woree, in the southern suburbs of Cairns, is recruiting a full-time Engineering/STEM teacher. The college was founded in 1986 and offers a stimulating academic and vocational curriculum with co-curricular opportunities in sport, the arts, mission and leadership. The position starts on Monday 18 January 2027; part-time arrangements are considered for a suitable candidate.

Key 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 establishing and maintaining a supportive school environment
• Work under the direction of the school Principal or delegate

Required profile

• Registered or eligible to be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers
• Demonstrated experience teaching Science or Maths
• Supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Ability to teach religious education is desirable but not required

What we offer

• Salary range of $86,600 to $126,795 FTE gross per year depending on experience, plus 12.75% superannuation
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading and access to salary packaging
• 14 weeks' paid parental leave
• Long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Fitness Passport memberships, professional development and early career teacher support
• Employee Assistance Program

Applications are made through the Catholic Education Cairns careers website by 9am on Monday 23 November 2026; applications may be reviewed as they arrive. Current employees apply through the Employee Login tab.