Overview
Diversity Teacher
Commencement Date: 25 May 2026
Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed-Term - 4 days a week
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 8 May 2026
About St Gerard Majella School, Woree
St Gerard Majella School is a co-educational Catholic primary school in the Cairns southern suburb of Woree. With a healthy enrolment of around 400 students from Prep to Year Six, the school has always been a highly regarded and well-sought-after Catholic primary school.
Located in the rapidly developing southern suburbs of Cairns, St Gerard Majella School is situated in a beautiful setting at the base of Red Hill. The school shares well-kept grounds with the adjacent secondary school, St Mary's Catholic College. St Gerard Majella is surrounded by lush courtyards and a large oval for children to play on. It is the school of choice for parents who live in the southern area of Cairns.
St Gerard Majella School is an integral part of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. The school is focused on people – children, parents and teachers working together to build a Christian community inspired by love, a concern for one another and a relationship with God.
St Gerard Majella School has at the heart of its teaching the importance of values education. Together with engaged and supportive parents, staff create a safe and supportive environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve to their potential.
About The Role
Student diversity is valued and inclusive practices are fundamental to the ethos of Catholic schools. The Diversity Teacher works within whole-school initiatives to address the diverse needs of students through a culture of inclusiveness and focuses on the holistic growth and development of each student. The Diversity Teacher contributes to the quality of educational outcomes of the Catholic school by providing effective assistance to teachers in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
The Diversity Teacher works closely with teachers to plan and implement teaching strategies and programs that identify and respond to the individual needs of students. The Diversity Teacher communicates with parents as key partners in the educational outcomes of students. The Diversity Teacher also liaises with visiting specialists, including Therapists and Inclusive Education Teachers to support student learning.
Work Requirements
* Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
* Professional qualifications in Education
* 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
* 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)
* 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
* Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
* Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 2026 Teacher Position Description.pdf
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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