Secondary Teachers - The Cathedral College

Position: Secondary Teacher, The Cathedral College
Start date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant. 
Employment Status: Full-Time or Part-time
Salary: $81,627 - $138,606 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale) 
Applications Close: Applications accepted all year round. Interviews are initiated on receipt of application. 

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of The Cathedral College, Rockhampton. These are full-time or part-time continuing positions to commence as soon as able, or as negotiated with the successful applicant. 

Exciting opportunities exist for qualified and enthusiastic educators across various subject areas: 

• Maths


• Science


• English

We welcome applications from registered teachers who can teach in any or a combination of the above subjects.

Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• Relevant tertiary qualification


• Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education


• Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment


• A desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton

About us

The Cathedral College, is a Catholic, co-educational, Secondary, Boarding College with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The College aims to deliver a holistic Catholic Education where academic excellence goes hand in hand with spiritual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development.

The College is built in the shadow of St Joseph’s Cathedral and welcomes 186 Boarders from across Central Queensland and beyond enriching the College community.  1360 students are enrolled and all are invited to respond to Jesus Christ’s message to ‘come live life in all its fullness’.

Mandatory Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration


• Australian work rights

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $81,627 - $138,606 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)


• Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)


• Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%


• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)


• 39 weeks of term time for a school year


• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)


• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance


• Leadership development opportunities


• Modern facilities and resources


• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)


• Deferred Salary Scheme


• Induction process and professional learning programs

How to apply 

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now


• Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Miss Leesa Jeffcoat, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume


• Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)


• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 


• Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria  


• Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application                  

Applications close: Applications accepted all year round. Interviews are initiated on receipt of application.

Further information 

• For a confidential conversation please contact Gaye Murphy, The Cathedral College, Rockhampton on 07 4999 1300.


• To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.


• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au 

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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