Primary Teacher (Early Years)
Townsville Catholic Education
Posted 3 days ago
Position: Primary Teacher (Early Years)
Commencing Date: Term 3, 2025
Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term
Hourly Rate: $84,077 - $123,101 per annum pending experience (pro rata)
Closing Date: Monday, 26 May 2025 unless filled prior
St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen is a co-educational primary school located in Bowen. St Mary’s is proudly the first Catholic school established in the Townsville Diocese and has 160 students from Prep to Year 6. Established by The Sisters of St Joseph in 1872, the parents of St Mary’s Catholic Parish have banded together with the help of religious orders and the wider Church to educate children with Jesus as the role model and Gospel values at its heart. St Mary's Catholic School has a proud ongoing tradition of academic excellence and serving the Bowen community, with small class sizes to enhance students’ learning opportunities.
About the role
St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher (Early Years). This role is a full time, fixed term position starting Term 3, 20252 for the duration of the 2025 school year.
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 the 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/Professional Registration/Other
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 hourly rate
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 additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
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
Wellbeing programs and initiatives
For detailed information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.
Our Organisation
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.
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.
Upload a current resume
Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 26 May 2025 unless filled prior.
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About Townsville Catholic Education
Our mission is to provide services to our Catholic school communities which support them in achieving quality outcomes for students and in promoting the ongoing development of Catholic Education. We offer excitement, challenges, an amazing community and a professional, supportive environment. With a network of 29 schools and more than 2,500 staff throughout the Diocese, the Townsville Catholic Diocese offers a diverse range of opportunities.
Under the direction of Bishop Tim Harris, Bishop of the Diocese of Townsville, and organisational leadership of our Executive Director, Jacqui Francis, the Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO), a team of more than 70 people, support our schools in various areas of speciality. These include religious education, curriculum, ICT, Indigenous education, counselling, speech pathology, hearing and vision impairment, early years education, employment services, finance, planning and development and marketing.
The Diocese of Townsville covers an area that extends from Proserpine in the south through to Ingham in the north, and also extends west to the Northern Territory border. This includes the major commercial centres of Townsville and Mount Isa and several rural and remote communities including Palm Island.
Whether it be coastal cities and towns, outback communities or a tropical island, Townsville Catholic Education is looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team.
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