Commencement Date: Monday, 18 January, 2027
Employment Type: Term-time Fixed-Term (1 day), position ending 14th January 2028
Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE Gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 5 pm, 3rd November 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 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 their potential.
The successful applicant will be required to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum. They will create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a sense of belonging while meeting the diverse learning needs of early years students.
The classroom 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. 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.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
2026 Teacher PosD.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
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