<p><strong>Position: </strong>Classroom Teacher&nbsp;<br><strong>Start date: </strong>Term 2, 2026 (20th April 2026) or as negotiated with the successful applicant.&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Full-Time Contract<br><strong>Salary: </strong>$86,600 -&nbsp;$147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)&nbsp;<br><strong>Applications Close: </strong>Tuesday, 7 April 2026</p> <p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators for the position of <strong>Classroom Teacher </strong>at St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Gladstone.&nbsp;This is a full-time contract position commencing Term 2, 2026 (20th April 2026) until 12 July 2026.</p> <p>The successful applicant requires excellent people skills, a capacity to work as a part of a team, and the willingness to support students, staff and parents of the school.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:</p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate)</li> <li>Evidence of successfully passing the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students</li> <li>Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education</li> <li>Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment</li> <li>A desire to serve the communities located within the diocese of Rockhampton</li> </ul> <p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p><strong>St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Gladstone&nbsp;</strong>is part of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. St John’s School values each child, their individual stories and the journeys that made them who they are today. St John’s is a learning community that recognises and honours each child’s right to feel safe and to learn and their responsibility to respect others. St John’s is a school that is striving for excellence in the Religious, Academic, Sporting and Cultural areas of education.</p> <p><strong>Mandatory Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration</li> <li>Australian work rights</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we offerGenerous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff&nbsp;-&nbsp;<strong>$86,600 -&nbsp;$147,048 (pending experience - includes Highly Accomplished (HAT) and Lead Teacher (LT) salary scale)&nbsp;</strong></li> <li>Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)</li> <li>Superannuation contribution of 12.75%</li> <li>Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)</li> <li>Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport</li> <li>39 weeks of term time for a school year</li> <li>Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)</li> <li>Leadership development opportunities</li> <li>Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support</li> <li>Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)</li> <li>Deferred Salary Scheme</li> <li>Modern facilities and resources</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Please apply via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1654</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close: Tuesday, 7 April 2026.</strong></p> <p><strong>Further information&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>For a confidential conversation please contact Jakki Graham, Acting Principal, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Gladstone, 07 4994 8305.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>To learn more about Accreditation, please view our&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER854/assets/22870214" rel="nofollow"><u>Accreditation Information Sheet</u></a>.</li> <li>For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au</a></u>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><i>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.</i></p> <p># bethedifference</p>