Middle Leader: Pastoral Leader (Years 7 - 9)
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
10 November 2026
Posted 26 Oct 2026
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Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
81.5
56.8 teaching · 24.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
697
Indigenous students
10%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
697 girls · 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 18 January 2030 (3 year middle leader contract)
Two (2) further three (3) year appointments will be made subject to a satisfactory performance review at the conclusion of the initial one (1) year middle leader contract. This position holds a substantive Permanent Teaching Position with the Diocese of Cairns
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Position
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,600 - Proficient 4 $107,988 FTE Gross per annum, plus applicable Middle Leader Tier 2c allowance $16,274 p.a OR Proficient 5 and above: $140,998 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026
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.
St Monica's College, CairnsThe College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over …