Teacher - English
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
English
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
5 October 2026
Posted 16 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
121.8
78.2 teaching · 43.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
949
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
14%
Girls vs boys
518 girls · 431 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Contract Dates: 16 January 2027 to 14 January 2028
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (Part time options will be considered)
Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum PLUS 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday, 5 October 2026
Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families of this exciting and dynamic region. Inspired by Mother Mary, our College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of “family” are fundamental to who we are. The College has a strong academic focus. We offer a stimulating academic and vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest in sport, the arts, mission, and leadership. St Mary’s offers a broad technology rich curriculum delivered by quality and dedicated teachers. The College has many outstanding facilities, with exciting new building projects around the corner that will bring about more contemporary and flexible learning spaces to optimise student learning. Committed and dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide students with the supportive and …