Teacher (Year 6)

Mother of Good Counsel School · Cairns North, QLD

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

12 August 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 30 Jul 2026

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About Mother of Good Counsel School

Enrolment

354

Total students

41%

Boys

59%

Girls

Staffing

22.0

Teaching FTE

10.9

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,091

ICSEA value

82nd percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

13%

EAL/D Background

3%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Contract Dates: Monday 24 August 2026 to 14 January 2028

This position holds a permanent Teaching position to the Cairns Diocese. 

Employment Type:  Full Time, Fixed Term (30 hours per week)

Salary Range: Graduate $84,077 to Lead Teacher $142,764 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Wednesday 12 August 2026 

 

Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns

Sitting just on the outskirts of the city, Mother of Good Counsel School strives to foster successful learning based on both the Gospel values and the tradition of the Mercy Sisters. Mother of Good Counsel School stands firm on its capacity for effective, life-giving relationships and collaboration involving all those within its school community, challenging all members of the community to make a difference.

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.

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

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
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