Classroom Teacher - St Gerard Majella School, Woree at Catholic Education - Cairns

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

147048.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Student Assessment, Differentiated Instruction, Curriculum Development, Collaborative Teaching, Student Wellbeing Support, Data-Informed Practice

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1112/ProviderAsset/c516054e-74c3-429c-9015-3cc3d30bf02a.jpg] TEACHER Commencement Date: 13th July 2026 Employment Type: Full Time (30 hours) Fixed Term position ending 15th January 2027 Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum Closing Date for Applications: 5 pm Friday 29th May 2026 ST GERARD MAJELLA SCHOOL, WOREE St Gerard Majella School is a co-educational Catholic primary school in the Cairns southern suburb of Woree. With a healthy enrolment of around 400 students from Prep to Year Six, the school has always been a highly regarded and well sought-after Catholic primary school. Located in the rapidly developing southern suburbs of Cairns, St Gerard Majella School is situated in a beautiful setting at the base of Red Hill. The school shares well-kept grounds with the adjacent secondary school, St Mary’s Catholic College [http://www.smcc.qld.edu.au/]. St Gerard Majella is surrounded by lush courtyards and a large oval for children to play on. It is the school of choice for parents who live in the southern area of Cairns. St Gerard Majella School is an integral part of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. The school is focused on people – children, parents and teachers working together to build a Christian community inspired by love, a concern for one another and a relationship with God. St Gerard Majella School has at the heart of its teaching the importance of values education. Together with engaged and supportive parents, staff create a safe and supportive environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve to their potential. ABOUT THE ROLE The Teacher will plan and prepare effective, high-quality learning and teaching practices that are consistent with the National Standards, Diocesan, and school-based learning area plans and policies. They will create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment that is is inclusive and responsive to the diverse learning needs of students. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of young learners. They will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to support students wellbeing and achievement and participate actively in professional learning and school improvement initiatives. The Teacher will be required to deliver engaging and purposeful learning experiences aligned with the Australian curriculum, use assessment and data-informed practices to monitor student progress and inform teaching, differentiate instruction to support students of varying abilities and learning needs and foster a safe, respectful and positive classroom culture. WORK REQUIREMENTS * Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers * Professional qualifications in Education * Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience * Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading * Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary * Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions * Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) * 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave - upon completion of 1 year's continuous service * Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support * Access to Employee Assistance Program For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Teacher Position Description.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtLAxsKcwzsmlIHIHYAtL92fz2SeqfvTjGi7E1XT-A2jZuYo8MoSNfbT9JaLI07fpi2maBq7o_dYY0zXgLEWk-NT_gTm9ZdHjXqcqQMBWswJsQ8H59ieezg49KM7C-x-h6mNqswgfS0SzAazjHkJ2njg%7e%7e] Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer. For enquiries please phone 4280 7300.

Responsibilities

The teacher will plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences aligned with the Australian curriculum and National Standards. They are responsible for creating an inclusive, nurturing classroom environment and collaborating with parents and colleagues to support student achievement.