Catholic Education Cairns
Year 5 Classroom Teacher - St Joseph's School, Atherton
Catholic Education Cairns
Year 5 Classroom Teacher - St Joseph's School, Atherton
Education & Training / Other
Posted 19/06/2026
Closes 03/07/2026
Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland
Full time
Not specified
Year 5 Classroom Teacher
Contract Dates: Semester 2, 2026 - 11 July 2025 to 15 January 2027
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed-Term Position
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,660 FTE Gross per annum to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Monday 22 June 2026 (unless filled prior)
Please note applications for this roles may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
St Joseph's School, AthertonSt Joseph’s School, Atherton, is a co-educational Catholic primary school located in the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland.
We have a long tradition of offering high quality Catholic education dating back to 1923, when the school was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Following in the tradition of the Mercy Sisters, we recognise the importance of education as a crucial way for children to reach their potential, and we remain committed to providing our students with a well-balanced and relevant education and curriculum.
We offer a friendly and supportive environment with a unique sense of community, where parents, staff and students value and respect each other. We strongly encourage and invite involvement of all families, the parish and wider community into the life of the school.
As a Teacher you will:
- Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
- Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment
Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 230210 Teacher PosD.pdf
Work Requirements- Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- ITAS and IPRASS Allowances
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 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
- Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport Membership available
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
EnquiresRita Petersen - Principal
Email: pri•••••••••••••••@cns.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 07 •••• •000
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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