Prep Teacher

Commencement Date: 19 January 2026

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term (until 15 January 2027)

This position holds a substantive permanent teaching role within Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience-Graduate $86600 to Lead Teacher $147048 FTE Gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm 5 December 2025 (Unless filled prior)

St Francis Xaviers School

St Francis Xaviers Schoolprides itself on being both Christ and child centred providing excellent teaching delivery to the students we serve.

Ourpurposeis to provide an educational environment that allows students to learn together to achieve their personal best in a united caring and Christ-centred environment.

Weaimto empower students to reach their true potential so that they can be life-long learners and active contributors to our society and the local community.

Westriveto provide a holistic education by developing the whole child not only academically but also physically culturally socially and emotionally. This inclusive education takes place in an environment formed by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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 DescriptionTeacher Position

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
• Access to additional 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

To Apply

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Enquiries

Principal
Narelle Harney
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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.