Teacher

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

30 June 2026

7 days left

Posted 23 Jun 2026

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About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School

Enrolment

153

Total students

44%

Boys

56%

Girls

Staffing

9.0

Teaching FTE

8.9

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,006

ICSEA value

50th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

4%

EAL/D Background

7%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Teacher 

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 Island

Our 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 Role

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.

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