Teacher - St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

About the role

St Mary's Catholic College, Woree, in the southern suburbs of Cairns, is recruiting a full-time teacher. The college was founded in 1986 and offers a Catholic co-education with a strong academic focus, a stimulating academic and vocational curriculum and co-curricular opportunities in sport, the arts, mission and leadership. The position is fixed term, from 16 January 2027 to 14 January 2028 (parental leave coverage), though part-time options will be considered.

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
• Fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Demonstrated experience teaching English and other subjects
• Ability to teach religious education is desirable but not required
• Commitment to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation

What we offer

• Salary of $86,600 to $126,795 gross per year depending on experience, plus 12.75% employer superannuation
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading, long service leave after 7 years of continuous service, and 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Access to salary packaging, fitness passport memberships, professional development and early career teacher support
• Employee assistance program

Applications close on 23 November 2026; they are reviewed as received and may be filled before then. Only applications submitted through the Catholic Education Cairns careers website are accepted.