Contract Dates
11 July 2026 to 15 January 2027 (Semester 2, 2026)
Employment Type
Full Time, Fixed Term Middle Leader Position (possibility of extension with successful performance appraisal)
Position
The position holds a substantive permanent teaching position with the Diocese of Cairns.
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, Sunday 17 May 2026
About St Monica's College
St Monica's College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. The College is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, it is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies its educational philosophy, structures and processes. The College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its heritage buildings and remains 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 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 Curriculum Middle Leader supports the mission of the College through leadership of the learning and teaching programs of the Technology curriculum, including Food Technology, Textiles (Sewing), Digital Technology, Design and Certificate III Hospitality. Responsibilities include developing curriculum in line with National, State and Diocesan requirements; ensuring effective pedagogies are implemented at all levels; monitoring quality of student learning and teacher practice through supervision; analysing current data to inform decisions; building partnerships within and outside the school; and administering available resources. The role is accountable to and under the direction of the Assistant Principal – Curriculum. An ability to teach Food Technology, Textiles (Sewing) and Certificate III in Hospitality is highly desirable. This is not an eLearning role.
As a Teacher You Will
* Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programmes
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the school's objectives and planning
* Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment
Work Requirements
* Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
* Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What We Offer
* Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 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
* Fitness Passport Membership available
Equal Opportunity
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Catholic Education promotes a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
Contact
Principal: Leanne Webster
P: 07 4042 4800
E:
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child‐safe organisation.
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