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English and Humanities Teacher

English and Humanities Teacher

St Teresa's College Abergowrie

Abergowrie

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term

Job overview

English & Humanities Teacher


Job No: TCE199  

Location: St Teresa's Catholic College - Abergowrie

Salary Range: $70,080 - $100,936  

Position: English & Humanities - Term 3 until end of year


Contact: HR Services (07) 4773 0900 

Email: recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au


About Us

St Teresa's College, Abergowrie is a Catholic secondary boy's boarding college.  Located in an ideal rural setting in the heart of the Herbert River Valley, the College is approximately 30 km north west of Ingham and situated on Warrgamay land.  The main industries are sugarcane, forestry, and cattle.  Abergowrie is close to Wallaman Falls which is the highest single drop waterfall in Australia and the beautiful Broadwater National Park. 


What we are looking for


We are seeking applications from an experienced and passionate English & Humanities Teacher to join our innovative team. 


English & Humanities - Term 3 until end of year


To join this vibrant school community, you'll need:


  • An innovative, proactive approach to student learning
  • Experience and a passion for teaching English/Humanities
  • Demonstrated strong and effective communication with students, parents, and staff
  • QCT registration or ability obtain


Applicants that have experience in Boys' Education, boarding school environment or working in a rural/remote area are highly desirable. 


What we offer

In addition to the pure thrill of seeing your students take significant educational leaps, we also offer a range of additional benefits to our teachers, including:


  • Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Modern facilities and equipment
  • The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students
  • Leadership development programs
  • Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (if an employee co-contribution is made)
  • Access to long service leave after seven (7) years of continuous service
  • Fourteen (14) Weeks’ Paid Maternity Leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Corporate Health Insurance 
  • Orientation and induction programs


How to apply

If you have a relevant teaching qualification or you are currently working towards one, the TCE Recruitment Team are interested to hear from you.


  • Complete a covering letter explaining why you are the best candidate for this teaching position
  • Attach your current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees
  • Graduate teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study.
  • Employment for graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the national professional standards for teachers 


Please see Position Description for further information about teaching in Catholic Education. 


Primary School Teachers interested in Secondary are welcome to apply


To find out more about the Region visit:


Hinchinbrook Shire Council 


Tyto Wetlands 


Broadwater National Park 

About St Teresa's College Abergowrie

St Teresa’s College Abergowrie is an all-boys, Catholic secondary day and boarding school in Australia, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school is situated in the Herbert River Valley, Queensland and has approximately 207 pupils on record.

St Teresa’s College Abergowrie was founded in 1933. The school primarily serves students from rural backgrounds in the surrounding areas in communities such as Cape York, the Torres Strait and Brisbane, as well as internationally. Pupils come from over 40 communities and the school embraces its international community, where over 70 languages are spoken. 

Principal

Mr Robert Corboy

Facilities 

St Teresa’s College Abergowrie has facilities including a sports hall, library, computer suites, large classrooms, a gym and outdoor playing fields. 

Curriculum

The school offers a distinctive learning curriculum to suit the needs of all individuals. This includes additional support for SEN pupils and extra-curricular activities for pupils to enjoy outside of the classroom and build on their social skills, including fishing and camping trips, public speaking events and trips to the cinema and shopping centres. ICT also plays a vital role, and computers are used extensively in lessons. 

School ethos 

St Teresa’s College Abergowrie wants all students and staff to benefit from a high level of care and support in a family life atmosphere, where everyone is valued and treated as an equal. The school teaches the values of tolerance, empathy and understanding and wants all pupils to develop spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically during their time in education. 

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