Primary Teacher - HPE

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

Physical Education

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

24 August 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 10 Aug 2026

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About St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand

Enrolment

355

Total students

50%

Boys

50%

Girls

Staffing

26.5

Teaching FTE

14.3

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,100

ICSEA value

84th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

8%

EAL/D Background

3%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Job No: TCE5015

Commencement Date: 14th September 2026

Location: St Joseph's Catholic School - The Strand

Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 pending experience + Super + Allowances

 

Join our team as a Primary Teacher (HPE) at St Joseph's Catholic School, Townsville! 

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher (HPE) with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. This role is for a fixed period concluding 4th December 2026.

In this unique role, you’ll be teaching Health and Physical Education, joining a supportive team of dedicated educators who work closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. Your knowledge of contemporary teaching practices, combined with your ability to adapt and nurture a diverse range of learners, will ensure that each student feels included, valued, and confident as they begin their educational journey.

In your classroom, you’ll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting clear expectations, and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. You’ll use a range of assessment tools to understand each student’s progress, celebrate their growth, and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city wit…

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