Relief Teacher

4 weeks ago


Cassowary, Australia Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns Full time

Relief Teacher

Employment Type: Casual 

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $65.18 to Proficient 8 $93.88 gross per hour + 12.75% Super 

Working for Catholic Education- Diocese of Cairns

Catholic Education is one of the largest non-government employers in the Far North. Employment in Catholic schools in the Cairns Diocese offers a variety of teaching jobs, non-teaching jobs and leadership positions. Professional, administrative and leadership positions also exist with the Diocese’s education office, Catholic Education Services (CES).

About the Role

The main responsibility of a Relief Teacher is to deliver the curriculum material provided for the class, and to provide a duty of care to students in the absence of the regular teacher. This is fulfilled in a manner which is consistent with the mission, vision, values and expectations of the School. 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
  • Promote child safety at all times
  • Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements

What we offer

  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

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

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.