Contract Dates: Semester Two, 2025 - 14 July 2025 to 16 January 2026 (start date negotiated with the successful applicant)
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term 
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience - Graduate $84,077 to Lead Teacher $142,764 FTE Gross per annum + 12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Wednesday 9 July 2025 - Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date.  We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

St Monica's College

The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade.  St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions.  As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes.  During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings.  Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy.  We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students.  Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica's College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.

About the Role

St Monica's College is currently accepting applications for a Health & Physical Education teacher on a fixed-term contract.

Work Requirements

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

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  Teacher Position Description - HPE.pdf

What we offer

• 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

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries: 

College Principal 
Leanne Webster 
smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au 
(07) 4042 4800