At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire primary and secondary students by teaching Japanese with engaging lessons.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Southern Cross Catholic College in Townsville.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leave loading, long service leave, and parental leave options.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of care and commitment to child safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while enjoying a vibrant coastal lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Join our team as a Japanese Teacher (Primary and Secondary) at Southern Cross Catholic College! We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Japanese Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers to teach primary and secondary students.
This is a full time, permanent position commencing as soon as practicable. You'll join a supportive team of committed teachers who work together in partnership with the parent community to create the best possible learning experience for every student. Your understanding of contemporary teaching practices, and your ability to adapt and support a diverse range of learners, will help every child feel included, valued, and confident.
In your classroom, you'll spark curiosity and a love of learning by designing engaging lessons, setting clear expectations, and continually reflecting on your practice to keep improving. You'll use a range of assessment tools to understand each student's progress, celebrate their growth, and give meaningful feedback that helps them thrive.
Guided by Catholic values, you'll embrace the school's mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.
Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm‐lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work.
Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
For more information, please review the full position description. Applications close Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
About us: Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
We value your hard work and dedication, and we're proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:
- Annual % leave loading
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Salary packaging options
- Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
Japanese Teacher (Primary and Secondary) in Charters Towers employer: Townsville Catholic Education
Townsville Catholic Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and flexible working environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration among dedicated educators. Located in the vibrant community of Townsville, employees enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with access to stunning natural attractions, while benefiting from generous leave provisions, salary packaging options, and a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing. Join a passionate team where your contributions are valued, and together, you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
Townsville Catholic Education Recruitment Team
