Secondary Teacher - English and/or Humanities
Job No: TCE4675
Commencement Date: 20 April 2026
Location: Townsville, QLD
Salary Range: $86,600-$124,725 per annum pending experience + Super (pro rata)
Join our team as a Secondary Teacher - English and/or Humanities at Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale!
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher - English and/or Humanities with appropriate tertiary qualifications and current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Queensland College of Teachers. The ability to also teach Religious Education would be an advantage This is a fixed term, full time position commencing 20 April 2026 and concludes on 26 June 2026. Part time will also be considered.
You’ll join a supportive team of committed teachers who work together in partnership with the parent community to create the best possible learning experience for every student. Your understanding of contemporary teaching practices, and your ability to adapt and support a diverse range of learners, will help every child feel included, valued, and confident.
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 will actively support the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and contribute to a welcoming and supportive school culture where every learner feels a strong sense of belonging.
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.
For more information, please review the full Position Description.
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Applications close 3.00pm Wednesday. 25 March 2026.
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:
* Competitive Salary
* Annual % leave loading
* 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
* Salary packaging options
* Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave
* Deferred Salary Scheme
* …and a range of other great benefits!
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