Newman Catholic College is seeking applications for a Senior English and Study of Religion teacher to join their growing College community.

Contract Dates: Monday 17 August 2026 to Friday 9 October

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term

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

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Sunday 9 August 2026

Newman Catholic College

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, adaptable 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 new way.

About The Role

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

- knowledge of, and a commitment to, the Catholic ethos and vision of the school, including the liturgical life of the college
- 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




- ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional teaching team
- understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate learning meeting the needs of a diverse range of students
- willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement

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

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

Work Requirements

- Be registered or eligible to be register 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
- Fitness Passport Membership available

Enquiries

Lauretta Graham - Principal

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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