Teacher (fixed term) - St Thomas of Villanova Parish School, Mareeba
2 days ago
Classroom Teacher
Commencement Date: Monday 20th April 2026 (the commencement of Term 2)
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 9 July 2027 (Parental leave contract)
Salary Range:Graduate $86,600 to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, 7th February 2026
St Thomas' School, Mareeba
St Thomas Of Villanova Catholic Parish School catering for students from Prep to Year 6, is situated in the town of Mareeba in the Cairns Hinterland, approximately an hour's drive west of Cairns. The town of Mareeba (a local indigenous word meaning 'meeting of the waters') and the surrounding shire is home to tropical rainforests, savannah woodlands, national parks, rivers, waterfalls, granite mountain tops, gorges, escarpments and limestone caves. Prior to European settlement, it was a meeting place for the local indigenous people of the area, the 'Kuku Muluridji'. Presently our enrolments include a significant number of students with diverse cultural backgrounds including indigenous students. Catholic Education in the Mareeba district began more than a century ago founded by the Sisters of Mercy who continued a long tradition of working with religious from the Order of Saint Augustine. The influence of our Parish Community was manifested in the early 1950s when our school previously known as Good Counsel, took the name of the patron of our Parish, St Thomas of Villanova. The work of the many religious who enriched the faith life of our community is recognised in the names of our school sports houses: Phelan and O'Connor, named after the two longest serving Augustinian priests and Power and Mills, named after the founding Sister of Mercy and our last serving Sister and Religious Principal.
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
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
- ITAS Allowance
- 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 Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Teacher Position
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries
Paul Rayner - Principal
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