Health & Physical Education Teacher

The Cathedral School is seeking a permanent full-time Secondary School Teacher specialising in Health and Physical Education to commence in January 2026. The ability to teach Biology or Psychology would be advantageous.

We're a school that focuses on a well-rounded education encouraging students to develop the "whole person" by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind. To achieve this balance, we are looking for someone who is passionate about fitness and wellbeing, someone who can encourage the next generation to move and grow. If you believe HPE should be as energizing as a morning run and as empowering as a personal best, we have the job for you

Key Responsibilities

• Apply professional knowledge by understanding how students learn and tailoring your teaching to meet diverse learning needs.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge and use effective, evidence-based strategies to teach Health, Physical Education and Biology/Psychology in engaging and accessible ways.
• Plan and implement effective teaching and learning programs that align with curriculum standards and foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments where all students feel valued, respected, and motivated to succeed.
• Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning to guide progress and support individual growth.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to enhance your practice and stay current with educational developments.
• Collaborate professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the wider school community to support student achievement and wellbeing.
• Actively participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden your knowledge and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified HPE teacher.
• Current teaching registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Strong classroom management and excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and student success.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Relevant expertise in teaching Years 7-12 HPE.
• The capacity or willingness to teach Biology or Psychology would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative school community.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Modern facilities and access to teaching resources.
• Salary of $92,293 for a 1st year teacher and $130,996 for a teacher with 8+ years teaching experience.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

About the school

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James located in Mundingburra is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhood to Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7 to 12. The school is set amongst a lagoon and lush tropical rain trees creating a wonderful canvas to inspire learning and creativity. At Cathedral we 'educate for life-long success' and cherish the opportunity to invest in the leaders of tomorrow.

Interested applicants who would like to be part of a thriving professional community can obtain further information by visiting our "Employment" page at

All staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the school, must either hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and/or be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. Applicants will be subjected to blue card screening, referee checks, identification verification, and will be required to disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.

Applying for the Position

Applicants wishing to apply for the position are required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience providing 3 work references to which the school can contact. We will assess applications as they arrive, so please apply today