Primary Teacher

Location: Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale Job No : TCE5083 Commencement Date: 18 January 2027 Location: Southern Cross Catholic College - Townsville QLD Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 per annum pending experience + Super We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position commencing on 18 January 2027 and concludes on 3 December 2027. In this unique role, you’ll bejoining a supportive team of dedicated educators who work closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. Your knowledge of contemporary teaching practices, combined with your ability to adapt and nurture a diverse range of learners, will ensure that each student feels included, valued, and confident as they begin their educational journey. In your classroom, you’ll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting clear expectations, and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. You’ll use a range of assessment tools to understand each student’s progress, celebrate their growth, and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive. Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong. Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. About us Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally: Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service Salary packagingoptions Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender Your personal information is collected, stored and treated in accordance with ourPrivacy Policy. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field First name * Last name * E-mail * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia.Please choose one: * * Have you previously been employed by Townsville Catholic Education? * If yes, please provide further details: Do you Identify as any of the following? * Townsville Catholic Education must remain committed to promoting and protecting the rights, interests and wellbeing of children. Employees that work with children and young people will be required to hold a Working With Children Check - Blue Card prior to commencing employment. For more information please visit * Please confirm your professional registration or membership details. For example, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) etc. Please confirm any relevant qualifications. For example, Bachelor of Education, Certificate III Education Support, etc. You will be required to attach copies of any qualifications as evidence When are you available to commence? * It is important for us to ensure that your health and safety is protected in the workplace. Are there any specific health problems, pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent (essential) requirements of the position you are making application for? * If yes, please provide further details: Due to the nature of particular roles, some employees may be required to undergo pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the role, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission. 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We also ask that you approach your nominated referees prior to providing their details to Townsville Catholic Education to confirm their willingness to participate in our recruitment processes.Please provide your Referee 1 details: * We require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertains to the position you are applying for. Please provide your nominated referees' name, position title, organisation, contact number and email address. We also ask that you approach your nominated referees prior to providing their details to Townsville Catholic Education to confirm their willingness to participate in our recruitment processes.Please provide your Referee 2 details:* * I declare that the information I have entered into this application including that contained in any supporting documentation is true, complete and correct. 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