Year 4 Classroom Teacher - St Joseph's School, Atherton - St Joseph's School

Permanent full-time job at Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns (Cairns, Queensland, Australia)
Job Reference 495240
Closing date January 9, 2026
Location Atherton, Queensland, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent

About this job

Year 4 Classroom Teacher

Commencement Date:  17 January 2026

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $86,660 FTE Gross per annum to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% super

Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Friday 9 January 2026 (unless filled prior) 

Please note applications for this roles may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

St Joseph's School, Atherton 

St Joseph’s School, Atherton, is a co-educational Catholic primary school located in the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland.

We have a long tradition of offering high quality Catholic education dating back to 1923, when the school was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Following in the tradition of the Mercy Sisters, we recognise the importance of education as a crucial way for children to reach their potential, and we remain committed to providing our students with a well-balanced and relevant education and curriculum.

 
We offer a friendly and supportive environment with a unique sense of community, where parents, staff and students value and respect each other. We strongly encourage and invite involvement of all families, the parish and wider community into the life of the school.

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 Description Download File 230210 Teacher PosD.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Be registered or eligible to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience 
  • ITAS and IPRASS Allowances 
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 
  • 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

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquires

Rita Petersen - Principal
Email: principal.atherton@cns.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 07 4095 9000

 

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

 
 

 

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