Location:Southern Cross Catholic College, Annandale

Job No : TCE5123

Commencement Date: 18 January 2027

Location: Southern Cross Catholic College - Townsville QLD

Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 pending experience + Super

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher (Student Engagement) with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. This is aFull Time, Fixed Term commencing 18 January 2027 and conclued on3 December 2027.

In this unique role, you’ll be teaching andjoining a supportive team of dedicated educators who work closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. Your knowledge of contemporary teaching practices, combined with your ability to adapt and nurture a diverse range of learners, will ensure that each student feels included, valued, and confident as they begin their educational journey.

In your classroom, you’ll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting transparent 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’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

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 workplace 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.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, adaptable 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:

- Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Salary packagingoptions
- Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender

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