Diversity Teacher

Commencement Date: Monday, 20 April 2026

Employment Type:  Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday 2 March 2026

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. 

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's Catholic College opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education. The College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are. The College offers both a strong academic and stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest. Our committed and dedicated staff work in partnership with parents to provide students with the balance of supportive environment and challenging learning. Essential for young people to grow holistically and step forward to make a difference in the world.   

About the Role

The Teacher of Diversity has a primary role in supporting students with a disability and/or who are EALD. This position works closely with teachers to plan and implement teaching strategies and programs that identify and respond to the individual needs of students, communicating with parents as key partners in the educational outcomes of students, and liaising with visiting specialists to support student learning.  

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  Teacher Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

• Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Demonstrated experience in teaching supporting students with a disability and/or who are EALD
• Ability to teach religious education is desirable but not a requirement 
   

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 
• 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

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

Enquires

Trisha Stroud, HR Officer

P: 07 4044 4224

E: tstroud@cns.catholic.edu.au

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.