Secondary Teacher

Applications are invited for a qualified and enthusiastic Mathematics Secondary Teacher to join the MacKillop Catholic College team on a Fixed Term Contract in 2026.

Commencement Date: Term 1, 2026 - 19th January 2026 - 15th January 2027

Employment Type: Full-Time Fixed Term Position

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 14th November 2025 (unless filled prior)

Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has progressively developed by year levels and celebrates the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025.

Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

The teachers will have a vital role in the next phase of strategic growth of the College. The role involves the day-to-day teaching of the secondary school curriculum for Years 7 - 12 in 2025.

This role of the Teacher is to support the mission of the College through the enactment of the learning and teaching program. This involves: planning, preparing and delivering effective learning and teaching programs; contributing to the development and implementation of the College objectives and planning; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are implemented in the classroom; contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; and prudently administering available resources.

The Teacher is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research of their Learning Area, and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at MacKillop Catholic College.

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 MCC PD Secondary Teacher.pdf

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

- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience

- 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

To Apply

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.

Enquires

Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer

P: 07 4081 7600

E: hr.mountpeter@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 our Reconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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