About this job
Junior Primary Specialist Teacher
(Technology & HASS)
Commencement Date: 13th July 2026
Employment Type: Fixed Term position (6 hours per week) ending 15th January 2027
Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 6 pm 11th June 2026 (unless filled prior)
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. As the position may be offered before the closing date, we strongly encourage you to submit your application early.
St Gerard Majella School, Woree
St Gerard Majella School is a co-educational Catholic primary school in the Cairns southern suburb of Woree. With a healthy enrolment of around 400 students from Prep to Year Six, the school has always been a highly regarded and well-sought-after Catholic primary school.
Located in the rapidly developing southern suburbs of Cairns, St Gerard Majella School is situated in a beautiful setting at the base of Red Hill. The school shares well-kept grounds with the adjacent secondary school, St Mary’s Catholic College. St Gerard Majella is surrounded by lush courtyards and a large oval for children to play on. It is the school of choice for parents who live in the southern area of Cairns.
St Gerard Majella School is an integral part of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. The school is focused on people – children, parents and teachers working together to build a Christian community inspired by love, a concern for one another and a relationship with God.
St Gerard Majella School places the importance of values education at the heart of its teaching. Together with engaged and supportive parents, staff create a safe and supportive environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve to their potential.
About the Role
The specialist teacher will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum, specifically in Digital and Design Technologies for Year 1 and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) for Prep, as well as relevant National Standards, Diocesan, and school-based curriculum frameworks and policies. They will create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a sense of belonging while catering to the diverse learning needs of early years students.
The specialist teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to enhance student learning and wellbeing, contribute to whole-school curriculum initiatives, and engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice. They will effectively implement the Prep HASS focus areas—supporting students to explore their personal and social worlds—and the Year 1 Technologies curriculum, enabling students to design, create, and interact with digital solutions in meaningful and age-appropriate ways.
The successful applicant will use a variety of effective teaching, assessment, and data-informed practices to monitor student progress, differentiate learning experiences, and support each child’s growth. They will promote critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving while building essential digital literacy skills and early social understanding.
Work Requirements
- Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
- Professional qualifications in Education
- 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 - upon completion of 1 year's continuous service
- Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Teacher Position Description.pdf
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
For enquiries please phone 4280 7300.