
Relief Teacher (HPE and General)
Townsville Catholic Education
Posted 6 days ago
St Margaret Mary's College, Hyde Park is a Townsville Girls Catholic College, founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. The College accepts enrolments from girls in years 7 to 12, and offers a wide variety of subjects and vocational programs. The College is also noted for its many extracurricular activities, its commitment to students with special needs and its variety of service opportunities for students.
About the role
St Margaret Mary's College, Hyde Park is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Relief Secondary Teacher - HPE. The Secondary Teacher position will be teaching HPE practical lessons, however the ability to teach Food Technology is also an advantage. This role will commence Monday 14 July 2025 for the remainder of the 2025 school year. This role requires 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day in a Classroom Teaching capacity.
To join in this vibrant school community, you'll need
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 an ability to collaborate and work positively as 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
For more please refer to the Position Description for more information.
What we offer
Competitive Salary range
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 long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
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
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.
Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
How to apply
Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.
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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