Current: $86,600 - $147,048 (pending experience) Applications Close: Friday, 3 April 2026What we are looking for:Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators for the position of Classroom Teacher (Prep) at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Rockhampton. This is a full-time contract position commencing as soon as possible until 17 January 2027.The successful applicant requires excellent people skills, a capacity to work as a part of a team, and the willingness to support students, staff and parents of the school. Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education StudentsAppropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic educationEligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointmentA desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of RockhamptonAbout usSt Mary’s Catholic Primary School offers an holistic and authentic Catholic education in a caring and cooperative community. As adults, staff and parents, we need to model the Gospel Values for the children through our words and actions. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Catholic Education family within the Diocese of Rockhampton. Our school has a wonderful community atmosphere that is very welcoming of new families. We are very proud of our students and it is our hope that whatever they do in life, they will be able to recall the values we hold true here at St Mary’s, to help them along their life journey.Mandatory Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers RegistrationAustralian work rightsWhat we offerGenerous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $142,764 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)Superannuation contribution of 12.75%Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health InsuranceAccess to Fitness Passport39 weeks of term time for a school yearAccess to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)Leadership development opportunitiesInduction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher SupportAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)Deferred Salary SchemeModern facilities and resourcesHow to apply Please review our How To Apply Online GuideComplete the application below by clicking Apply NowUpload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current ResumeUpload supporting documentation (ie. QCT Registration, Tertiary Qualifications, Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application Applications close: Friday, 3 April 2026. Further information For a confidential conversation please contact Sheila Challacombe, Principal, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Rockhampton, 07 4994 8210. To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.# bethedifferenceApply Now