Primary Music Teacher

2 weeks ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education Cairns Full time $86,600 - $147,048 per year

Commencement Date: 19 January 2026

Employment Type:Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range:  Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum % Super

Closing Date for Applications:5.00pm, Wednesday 17 September 2025

*St Andrew's Catholic College*

St Andrew's Catholic College is set on a picturesque 25 ha site located in the Redlynch Valley. The College is a P-12 co-educational school that has become well established as a school of choice owing to the quality and breadth of its offerings.

With a commitment to educational excellence and by honouring the uniqueness of each individual, the school facilitates student learning through the employment of effective teaching and learning practices with the use of technologies which engage and motivate enquiring minds. Our students demonstrate a clear sense of pride and commitment to their schooling, whether it be in the classroom, on the sporting field or through service to the religious life of the College.

About the Role

St Andrew's is proudly recognised as a centre of excellence in Music and Performing Arts. Music is a vibrant and integral part of our College community, with students beginning their musical journey in the Primary years and continuing through to Year 12.

The College is seeking a passionate and dynamic Primary Years Music Teacher who will thrive in our collaborative and well-resourced department. The successful candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a commitment to nurturing musical talent across all stages of learning. A capacity to provide vocal tuition to our students will be advantageous.

The 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 St Andrew's 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.

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
  • Employer Superannuation Guarantee of 12.75%
  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Professional Development
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description.  STACC PosDesc -

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.

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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Liz Clarke - HR Officer

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