Secondary Teachers 2026 - Newman Catholic College - QLD|Newman Catholic College

Permanent

full-time

job at Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns (Cairns, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference 495185

Closing date December 2, 2025

Location Smithfield Queensland, Australia

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

About this job

Newman Catholic College is seeking applications for Teachers in various subjects to join their growing College community in 2026.

Commencement Date: 19 January 2026

Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range:Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Tuesday 2 December 2025

Newman Catholic College

Newman Catholic Collegeis Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns newest secondary school. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated within James Cook University, Cairns. The college is well-resourced to support committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students in a new way.

About the Role

Due to the continuous growth of the college, Newman Catholic College Smithfield is seeking a number of experienced and dedicated Secondary Teachers to join their school teaching in a range of Key Subjects for the 2026 school year. These roles are Full Time, Permanentpositions for 2026.

These Key Subject Areas we will be looking for teachers for are as below:

• Mathematics (with an ability to teach Senior Mathematics an advantage)
• English (an ability to teach Senior English)
• Humanities(an ability to teach Senior History)
• Religious Education (an ability to teach Senior Religious Education)
• Science
• Design and Technology
• Food Technology
• Visual Art

To join this new and vibrant community, you'll need to demonstrate:

• knowledge of, and a commitment to, the Catholic ethos and vision of the school, including the liturgical life of the college
• ability to work as a member of a professional team of teachers, dedicated to providing quality education in partnership with the families, parish, university, and wider community
• ability to collaborate and work positively as a part of a professional teaching team
• understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate learning meeting the needs of a diverse range of students
• willingness to change and develop instructional strategies to increase student growth and achievement

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Teacher Position Description 2026.pdf

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be register 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
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• 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
• Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply:

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

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

Enquiries:

Lauretta Graham - Principal

P: 4047 6000

E: principal.newman@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.