Newman Catholic College is seeking applications for a Humanities Teacher (specialising in Business/Economics/Account) to join their growing College community in 2026.

Commencement Date: 17 January 2026

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Salary Range:Graduate $86600 to Lead Teacher $147048 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm Tuesday 18 November 2025

Newman Catholic College

Newman Catholic Collegeis Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns newest secondary school. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated within James Cook University Cairns. The college is well-resourced to support committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern part of our teaching team we willprovide a supportive flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students in a new way.

About the Role

Teachers will have a vital role in the next phase of strategic growth of the College. The role involves the day-to-day teaching of the Years 7 to 12 curriculum. Part of the Lower Secondary School (Years 7-9) curriculum will be delivered through an integrated learning approach across various Learning Areas.

The role of the Teacher is to support the mission of the College through the enactment of the learning and teaching program. This involves: planning preparing and delivering effective learning and teaching programs; contributing to the development and implementation of the College objectives and planning; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are implemented in the classroom; contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; and prudently administering available resources.

The Teacher is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge understanding and research of their Learning Area and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at Newman Catholic College.

Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.

For further information about the role please download the Position DescriptionTeacher Position Description

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

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply:

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Enquiries:

Lauretta Graham - Principal
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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.