2026 Secondary Teaching Positions

4 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education Cairns Full time

Commencement Date: Monday 19January 2026

Salary Range: $86,600 to $126,724 FTE Gross per annum plus 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Sunday 31 August 2025

Working for Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is a dynamic and growing organisation that is actively inviting schools to co-create with us, schools that are places of rich learning for now and into the 22nd Century.

Our vision is to offer every student in every school a world class education enriched by their lived encounter with the Catholic Faith.

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns is committed to this vision through Co-Leadership with schools to build communities of learning that provide a safe, nurturing and academically challenging environment. Our schools are places where we create opportunities for every student and every staff member so that they are inspired to contribute to our society, innovate, explore possibilities, and achieve excellence.

About the Role

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.

Work Requirements
  • Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
  • Financial allowance apply to regional areas
  • Financial incentives and accommodation apply to more remote locations
  • Fitness Passport Membership Available
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
  • 12.75% 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
  • Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionTeacher Position Description.pdf

Enquiries

Human Resources Team

P: 07 4050 9700

E: recruitment@cns.catholic.edu.au

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 ourReconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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