Contract Dates
11 July 2026 to 10 July 2029
Employment Type
Full Time, Fixed Term Middle Leader Position (possibility of extension with successful performance appraisal)
Salary Range
Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 2C allowance $16,274 gross per annum FTE OR Proficient 5 and above: $140,998 FTE gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications
6:00pm, Thursday 4 June 2026 (unless filled prior)
St Monica's College, Cairns
The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to compliment its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our robust Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 690 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.
About the Role
The college is currently accepting applications for a Food, Textiles and Digital Technology Curriculum Middle Leader on a fixed-term contract. A substantive permanent teaching position is attached to this role.
The role of the Curriculum Middle Leader Food, Textiles and Digital Technology is to support the mission of the College through leadership of the learning and teaching programmes of the Technology curriculum including Food Technology, Textiles (Sewing), Digital Technology, Design and Cert III Hospitality. This involves developing appropriate curriculum in line with National, State and Diocesan requirements; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are developed and implemented at all levels; monitoring the quality of student learning and the effectiveness of teacher practice through appropriate supervision; utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; building appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school; and prudently administering available resources. Curriculum Middle Leaders are accountable to and under the direction of the Assistant Principal - Curriculum. An ability to teach Food Technology, Textiles (Sewing) and Certificate III in Hospitality highly desirable. Please note: This is not an eLearning role.
As a Teacher you will:
1. Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programmes
2. Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
3. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment
Work Requirements
4. Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
5. Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
6. Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
7. Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
8. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
9. Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
10. 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
11. Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
12. Access to Employee Assistance Program
13. Fitness Passport Membership available
Requirements for Applicants
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
EEO Statement
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer. Catholic Education promotes a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
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