Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools

Graduate Program | Primary and Secondary Teachers
Starting salary of $84,077 per year plus super plus benefits

Start your teaching career under the vast skies of Southern Queensland at one of our 32 Catholic schools.

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The Opportunity

Play a vital role in shaping student learning daily and enjoy the experience of classrooms where students are curious and committed to their own learning. You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with some of the most seasoned, capable, and accomplished educators in the field. Our commitment to professional growth extends across all levels, empowering our staff to hone their skills and expertise through exciting and enriching experiences.

Our Diocese map provides a visual representation of our schools spread across the region, offering a diverse and dynamic educational landscape.

As a valued graduate, you’ll gain access to our comprehensive early career teacher program. This program includes regular mentoring, targeted professional development, and personalised coaching, all designed to empower you as an expert educator. We believe in supporting our graduate teachers to help them make a difference. Find out more about our graduate Supported to Succeed program here.

Why not consider some of our regional schools

Join one of our rural or remote schools and you’ll have the chance to develop leadership skills, teach across various year levels and subject areas, and immerse yourself in a supportive and close-knit school community. Teaching in rural or regional schools has some amazing advantages for educators looking to fast track their career whilst making a real impact:

smaller class sizes

strong sense of community

diverse learning opportunities

enhanced professional growth

reduced cost of living

unique cultural experiences

Rural Schools: What's in it for you

Fortnightly Isolated Teachers Assistance Scheme (ITAS)

Bi-annual Incentive Payments Remote Areas Staff Schedule (IPRASS)

Accommodation allowance

Air conditioning allowance

Reimbursement of removalist costs

Extra leave days

Annual return airfares

Depending on the rural school, your HECS debt wiped clean after 4 years of service

$6000 retention payment (for specific remote schools)

Eligibility to relocate to a Toowoomba school after 2 years of full-time service.

If you are excited by this opportunity, click “apply” and submit your resume. If you require further information about this role, please email [email protected].

Please note applications for this role will be considered as they are received.

To find out more about this opportunity join us for our Teaching at TCS lunch on Saturday, 17 May 2025. The luncheon will provide a chance to connect with our Principals, discuss the exciting prospects within our graduate program and the benefits of joining Toowoomba Catholic Schools.

If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP by the Monday, 12 May 2025.

Please note that this will be our only graduate intake in 2025.

Employment will be in accordance with Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.