Newman Catholic College is seeking applications for a Humanities Teacher (specialising in Business/Economics/Account) to join their growing College community in 2026.
Commencement Date: 17 January 2026
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary Range: Graduate $86,600 to Lead Teacher $147,048 FTE gross per annum plus 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Tuesday 18 November 2025
Newman Catholic College is Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns newest secondary school. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated within James Cook University, Cairns. The college is well-resourced to support committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students in a new way.
Teachers will have a vital role in the next phase of strategic growth of the College. The role involves the day-to-day teaching of the Years 7 to 12 curriculum. Part of the Lower Secondary School (Years 7-9) curriculum will be delivered through an integrated learning approach across various Learning Areas.
The role of the Teacher is to support the mission of the College through the enactment of the learning and teaching program. This involves: planning, preparing and delivering effective learning and teaching programs; contributing to the development and implementation of the College objectives and planning; ensuring that appropriate pedagogies are implemented in the classroom; contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment utilising thorough analysis of current data to inform decisions; and prudently administering available resources.
The Teacher is expected to demonstrate excellence in the knowledge, understanding and research of their Learning Area, and will actively contribute to the holistic education offered at Newman Catholic College.
Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Teacher Position Description 2026.pdf
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Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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