Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Posted 11 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
144
86.6 teaching · 57.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,139
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
554 girls · 585 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Commencement Date: Term 3, 2026 - Monday 13 July 2026 (or as negotiated)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,660 FTE Gross per annum to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super
Closing Date for Applications: 5.00pm, Friday 18th September 2026 (unless filled prior)
Please note applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
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