Secondary Teacher

Townsville Catholic Education • Hyde Park, IL

13h • $86,600 - $124,725 • Onsite

About The Position

St Margaret Mary's Catholic College in Hyde Park is seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher. The teacher will work with a supportive team of committed educators and in partnership with the parent community to provide an excellent learning experience for every student. The role involves using contemporary teaching practices and adapting instruction to support diverse learners, helping students feel included, valued, and confident.

The teacher will design engaging lessons that spark curiosity and a love of learning, set clear expectations, and reflect on and improve their teaching practice. They will use a range of assessment tools to monitor student progress, celebrate growth, and provide meaningful feedback. Guided by Catholic values, the teacher will support the school’s mission and prioritise student safety and wellbeing, helping create a welcoming environment where every learner feels they belong.

The position commences on 18 January 2027 and is full-time for the 2027 school year, ending 3 December 2027. It is based at St Margaret Mary's Catholic College, Hyde Park, and offers a salary of $86,600–$124,725 depending on experience, plus superannuation and allowances. Subject areas that would be an advantage are Science, Dance, and Religion. Employment is subject to working-with-children checks and background referencing.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications.
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, or eligibility for registration.
• Undergo working-with-children checks and background referencing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or capability in Science, Dance, or Religion subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons that encourage curiosity and a love of learning.
• Set clear expectations for students.
• Reflect on teaching practice and continually seek to improve it.
• Use assessment tools to monitor student progress, celebrate growth, and provide meaningful feedback.
• Adapt teaching to support a diverse range of learners and help each student feel included, valued, and confident.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and in partnership with the parent community.
• Support the school’s Catholic mission and prioritise student safety and wellbeing.
• Help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

Benefits

• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
• Salary packaging options.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer, regardless of gender.
• Deferred Salary Scheme.
• Other benefits are available but not specified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level