Secondary Teacher

Contract Dates:19 January 2026 to 15 January 2027
Employment Type:Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position (12 month contract)
Salary Range:Commensurate with experience -Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Monday 1 December 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.

St Monica's College

The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica's College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.

About the Role

St Monica's College is currently accepting applications for an experienced Junior and Senior Visual Arts Teacher on a fixed-term 12 month contract. An ability to teach Religious Education would be an advantage.

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

Work Requirements

- Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers

- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

- Current Queensland drivers licence at LR or above or willing to obtain within 3 months of employment

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.

Enquiries

College Principal
Leanne Webster
smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au
(07) 4042 4800

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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