Classroom Teacher St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Position: Classroom Teacher
Start date: Term 2 2026 (20th April 2026) or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
Employment Status: Full-Time Contract
Salary: $86600 -$147048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
Applications Close: Tuesday 7 April 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators for the position of Classroom Teacher at St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Gladstone.This is a full-time contract position commencing Term 2 2026 (20th April 2026) until 12 July 2026.

The successful applicant requires excellent people skills a capacity to work as a part of a team and the willingness to support students staff and parents of the school.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the schools ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)
• Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
• Appropriate qualities knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education
• Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• A desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton

About us

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Gladstoneis part of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. St Johns School values each child their individual stories and the journeys that made them who they are today. St Johns is a learning community that recognises and honours each childs right to feel safe and to learn and their responsibility to respect others. St Johns is a school that is striving for excellence in the Religious Academic Sporting and Cultural areas of education.

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

What we offer

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff-$86600 -$147048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)
• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Leadership development opportunities
• Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Modern facilities and resources

How to apply

Please review ourHow To Apply Online Guide

• Complete theapplication below by clicking Apply Now
• Upload aCover Letter(addressed Mr Michael McCusker Diocesan Director)and Current Resume
• Upload supporting documentation (ie. QCT Registration Tertiary Qualifications Prac Reports Academic Transcripts)
• Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment inCatholic Schools
• Upload written statement addressing theSelection Criteria
• Please refer to thePosition Descriptionwhen completing your application

Applications close: Tuesday 7 April 2026.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Jakki Graham Acting Principal St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Gladstone.
• To learn more about Accreditation please view ourAccreditation Information Sheet.
• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Servicesor

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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