<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Commencement Date: </strong>9&nbsp;March 2026 (to be negotiated with the successful applicant)&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Full<strong>-</strong>time, Permanent&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> Graduate $86,600 to Experienced Proficient Teacher $126,795 FTE Gross per annum PLUS 12.75% Superannuation<br><br><strong>Closing Date for Applications: </strong>6:00pm, Friday 27 February 2026<br><br><i>Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.</i></p> <p>St Monica's College</p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stmonicas.qld.edu.au/">The College</a> is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade.&nbsp; St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions.&nbsp; As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes.&nbsp; During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings.&nbsp; Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy.&nbsp; We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students.&nbsp; Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.</p> <p>The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.&nbsp;</p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>A new position exists at St Monica's College for a Teacher of Diversity.&nbsp;</p> <p>Student diversity is valued and inclusive practices are fundamental to the ethos of Catholic schools. The Teacher of Diversity works within whole-school initiatives to address the needs of students&nbsp;through a culture of inclusiveness and focuses on the holistic growth and development of each student. They&nbsp;contribute to the quality of educational outcomes of the Catholic school by providing effective assistance to&nbsp;teachers in supporting students with diverse learning needs.</p> <p>The Teacher of Diversity has a primary role in supporting students with a disability and/or who are EALD and the successful applicant will have experience in this area.&nbsp;</p> <p>They will work closely with teachers to plan and implement teaching strategies and programs that identify and&nbsp;respond to the individual needs of students. They will communicate with parents as key partners in the&nbsp;educational outcomes of students and liaise with visiting specialists, including Therapists and Inclusive&nbsp;Education Teachers to support student learning.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Teacher of Diversity reports to the Assistant Principal Curriculum, Principal or other delegated Line&nbsp;Manager, and works in consultation with and under the direction of the Line Manager who will oversee their&nbsp;role and responsibilities.</p> <p>The Teacher of Diversity is supported by Catholic Education Services (CES)to enhance school capacity in diverse&nbsp;learning. They will be expected to attend regular Professional Development sessions provided by CES and&nbsp;continue to develop their own skills in the Diverse Learning area.</p> <p>For further information about the role, please download the Position Description &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtEa_Tw1BHFVuMcsFIkAOgL_kkKSEw0sPy95-OcfVqDOXrSr7GrAJ6nu_9JDfCe3cjYXyUyAK0-aDxqf1hGxTOZKSo2dRAC5T7Yrsd91wjJynaeWq1YDrasLtTDZX8p0_1c8_BRUxihLDn_B-gduHM4g%7e%7e">Teacher of Diversity Position Description.pdf</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Work Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Be registered or eligible to be register with Queensland College of Teachers</li> <li>Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education</li> </ul> <p>What we offer</p> <ul> <li>Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading</li> <li>Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions</li> <li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)</li> <li>14 Weeks’ paid parental leave</li> <li>Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support</li> <li>Access to Employee Assistance Program</li> </ul> <p><i>Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.</i></p> <p><i>Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.</i></p> <p>To Apply</p> <p>Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.cns.catholic.edu.au/home">Careers website</a>.</p> <p><i><strong>Enquiries:&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p>College Principal&nbsp;<br> Leanne Webster&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au?subject=Secondary%20Teacher%20of%20Diversity%20-%20St%20Monica%27s%20College%2C%20Cairns%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Secondary%20Teacher%20of%20Diversity%20-%20St%20Monica%27s%20College%2C%20Cairns%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au?subject=Secondary%20Teacher%20of%20Diversity%20-%20St%20Monica%27s%20College%2C%20Cairns%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br> (07) 4042 4800<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>