Job Description

Commencement Date: 18 January 2027

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Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Superannuation

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Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 21 August 2026

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Newman Catholic College

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Newman Catholic College is Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns newest secondary school. The College comprises state‐of‐the‐art facilities situated within James Cook University, Cairns. The college is well‐resourced to support committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches.

As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students in a current way.

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About The Role

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Due to the continuous growth of the college, Newman Catholic College Smithfield is seeking a number of experienced and dedicated Secondary Teachers to join their school teaching in a range of Key Subjects for the 2025/2026 school year. These roles are Full Time, Permanent positions for 2025/2026.

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These Key Subject Areas we will be looking for teachers for are as below:

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- Mathematics (with an ability to teach Senior Mathematics an advantage)

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- English (an ability to teach Senior English)

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- Religious Education (an ability to teach Senior Religious Education)

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- Science

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- Design and Technology

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- Dance

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- Drama

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To join this new and vibrant community, you'll need to demonstrate:

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- knowledge of, and a commitment to, the Catholic ethos and vision of the school,



including the liturgical life of the college

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- ability to work as a member of a professional team of teachers, dedicated to providing quality education in partnership with the families, parish, university, and wider community

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- ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional teaching team

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- understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate learning meeting the needs of a diverse range of students

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- willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement

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Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.

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For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Teacher Position Description.docx

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Work Requirements

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- Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers

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- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

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What we offer

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- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

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- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary

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- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions

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- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

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- 14 Weeks' paid parental leave

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- Career development and Early Career Teacher Support

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- Access to Employee Assistance Program

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- Fitness Passport Membership available

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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

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Enquiries

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Lauretta Graham - Principal

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P: 4047 6000

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E: [email protected]

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Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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