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Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
30 June 2026
Posted 23 Jun 2026
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153
Total students
44%
Boys
56%
Girls
9.0
Teaching FTE
8.9
Non-teaching FTE
1,006
ICSEA value
50th percentile · Average SES
4%
EAL/D Background
7%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Commencement Date: Term 3, 2026
Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term (13 July 2026 to 15 January 2027)
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications: 3pm Tuesday 30 June 2026, unless filled prior
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Thursday IslandOur Lady of the Sacred Heart School is proudly located in the heart of the beautiful Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands), with two vibrant campuses on Waiben (Thursday Island) and Keriri (Hammond Island). Our Waiben Campus welcomes students from Prep to Year 6, while our Keriri Campus caters to Prep to Year 2, with older students travelling daily by ferry to Waiben for their continued learning.
We embrace and celebrate our remote island setting and the deep cultural heritage of the Torres Strait. The faith, life, and values of the Torres Strait Islander peoples are woven into our learning environment, fostering a strong sense of identity, respect, and belonging. Through our curriculum and community connections, we honour the traditional custodians of the land and sea and walk together in faith and learning.
About the RoleAs 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.
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