Secondary Teacher (Maths and Science) (Queensland)

Secondary Teacher (Maths and Science) (Queensland)

Position: Secondary Teacher (Maths and Science)
Commencing Date: Negotiable
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: $86,600 to $124,725 per annum pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 15 December 2025 unless filled prior

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational college, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1925. The College has vibrant, modern and creative facilities that create inspired learning spaces for students both within the classroom and outside, allowing teachers to use the right strategies at the right time for their classes.

About the role

St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is seeking an experienced Secondary teacher (Maths and Science) to commence as soon as practical. Experience in Psychology would be advantageous. This is a full time, permanent teaching role commencing 19 January 2026.

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need

- To have knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
- To be able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
- To have an understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate, and provide for, a diverse range of abilities
- To have an ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional learning community
- To have a willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement

Mandatory Criteria





- Appropriate Tertiary qualification with registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

What we offer

- Competitive Salary
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
- Modern facilities, equipment and resources
- 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
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Access to corporate health schemes
- Induction processes, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Leadership development opportunities
- Firm lifelong teacher networks
- Well-being programs and initiatives

Please see the Teacher Position Description and Middle Leader Position Description for more information.

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton,



and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. 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.

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 persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

How to apply
If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested in hearing from you.

- Complete the application form including your two nominated skilled referees (name, position title and email address)
- Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
- Upload a current resume

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close on 3.00pm Monday, 15 December 2025 unless filled prior.

📌 Secondary Teacher (Maths and Science) (Queensland)
🏢 Townsville Catholic Education
📍 Queensland