Do you have an interest in Music? MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for Primary or Secondary Classroom Teachers with a background in Music to join our growing College community!

You will be working with a team of dedicated and passionate Arts Teachers and Tutors.  With your interest in Music, you will have a balance of classroom teaching and an opportunity to teach within the Arts and beyond.  You will be given the opportunity of working with a range of ensembles, music and Arts groups.  Instrumental lessons are also considered part of your load.

As MacKillop Catholic College is a developing College, this is an exciting opportunity where there is scope for growth, innovation and collaborative planning with a supportive team, within a state-of-the-art facility.

Cairns is beautiful, has an international airport and the Arts are thriving.  Whatever you specialise, this position is a fabulous opportunity for any candidate, newly qualified or experienced.

 

Commencement Date: ASAP - Term 1, 2024
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent - 30 hours per week
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $81,627 to Lead Teacher $138,606 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Tuesday 13 February 2024

 

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025.  Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

The teachers will have a vital role in the next phase of strategic growth of the College. The role involves the day-to-day teaching of the secondary school curriculum, continuing with Years 7-11 in 2024 and growing on a yearly basis.  

This role of the Teacher is to support the mission of the College through the enactment of the learning and teaching program.  This involves: planning, preparing and delivering effective learning and teaching programs; contributing to the development and implementation of the College objectives and planning; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are implemented in the classroom; contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; and prudently administering available resources.

The Teacher is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research of their Learning Area, and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at MacKillop Catholic College.

As a Teacher you will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver effective learning and teaching programs
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school Principal or delegate.

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be registered 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 
• Employer Super Guarantee of 12.75%
• 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

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  MCC PD - Secondary Teacher.pdf

To Apply:

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Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries:

Melissa Canton - Human Resources Officer
P:  4081 7600
E:  hr.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.