At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Maths lessons and prepare students for assessments in a supportive environment.
- Company: Community-focused Catholic Secondary School in Cairns, QLD.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a welcoming team dedicated to student wellbeing and academic success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while enjoying a vibrant school community.
- Qualifications: Qualified to teach secondary Maths, including Senior Specialist Mathematics.
The predicted salary is between 86000 - 124724 $ per year.
Salary Range: $86,600 – $124,724 + superannuation
School Type: Catholic Secondary School
Contract Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Start: Term 1, 2027
Location: Cairns Region, QLD
Relocation Support: Between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on current location and individual circumstances
About the School
HARKE has partnered with a Secondary school in the Cairns region. The College provides a supportive, community-focused learning environment with a strong commitment to quality teaching, student wellbeing and academic achievement. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mathematics teacher seeking a long-term position in Far North Queensland and the chance to contribute to a welcoming school community.
About the Position
This full-time, ongoing position involves teaching Mathematics across the secondary years, with a particular focus on Senior Specialist Mathematics. The school is seeking a teacher who has the experience, subject knowledge and confidence required to effectively deliver Specialist Mathematics at the senior level. The successful candidate will commence in Term 1, 2027 and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver engaging curriculum programs, prepare students for senior assessment and support strong academic outcomes. Relocation assistance of between $2,000 and $5,000 is available, depending on the successful candidate's current location and individual circumstances.
Skills and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging Mathematics lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
- Deliver Senior Specialist Mathematics with strong subject knowledge and confidence.
- Prepare senior students effectively for internal assessment and external examinations.
- Develop effective learning programs, assessments and classroom resources.
- Monitor student progress and provide meaningful feedback to support continued development.
- Maintain high standards of student safeguarding, wellbeing and classroom practice.
- Communicate clearly with students, families and colleagues regarding learning, assessment and student progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, assessment and moderation.
- Contribute positively to the wider life and Catholic ethos of the College.
Requirements
- Teaching Area: Candidates must be qualified and confident teaching secondary Mathematics, including Senior Specialist Mathematics.
- Registration: Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
- Catholic Ethos: Applicants must be willing to support and contribute to the Catholic values and ethos of the College.
- Work Rights: Candidates must hold appropriate Australian working rights.
- Safeguarding: Applicants must provide two current referees and complete HARKE's onboarding process to meet safeguarding requirements.
Maths Teacher in Cairns employer: HARKE Recruitment
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