Newman Catholic College is seeking applications for a Religious Education Teacher to join their growing College community commencing 2026.
Commencement Date: Term 1 2026
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 12:00pm Monday 26 January 2026
Newman Catholic College
Newman Catholic College co‐located on James Cook University site Smithfield is Cairns Catholic Education's newest college joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022 with approximately 140 Year 7 students and expanding one year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.
About the Role
The role of the Teacher is to support the mission of the College through the enactment of the learning and teaching program. This involves planning, preparing and delivering effective learning and teaching programs; contributing to the development and implementation of the College objectives and planning; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are implemented in the classroom; contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; and prudently administering available resources.
The Teacher is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research of their Learning Area and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at Newman Catholic College.
As a teacher you will:
* Contribute to the development of Newman as a new College.
* Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs in a new way, growing students into creativity rather than out of it.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning.
* Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.
Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.
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 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.
To Apply
Select Apply Now to submit your application.
For current employees apply via the Employee Login tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
Enquiries
Lauretta Graham – Principal
Phone:
Email:
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience: IC
Key Skills
* Experience working with students
* Sports coaching
* Physical education
* Classroom management
* Behaviour management
* Classroom experience
* Lesson planning
* Physiology knowledge
* Special education
* Special needs
* Teaching
* Cordova
Vacancy: 1
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