Secondary Religion and Ethics Teacher

St Patrick’s College embraces its motto of ‘Seek Christ’ and Mercy College embraces its motto of ‘Serve Christ’. This is demonstrated in the teaching and learning at both Colleges. With a combined current enrolment of approximately 1,500 students, both colleges are catholic private schools catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at Mercy College and Years 11 to 12 at St Patrick’s College.

Mackay, Queensland is located 970 kilometres north of Brisbane with a population of over 125,000. Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia and for our beautiful beaches and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited for a full-time teaching position at St Patrick's College, Mackay, commencing from January 2023. This position may require working across both St Patrick’s College and Mercy campuses.

The ability to teach any or a combination of the following secondary subjects would be advantageous:

• Mathematics
• Science
• Physical Education
• Geography
• English
• Religion and Ethics

Teachers who are flexible in their approach, can teach across a range of teaching areas and have a willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school are encouraged to apply. 

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• ability to teach in subject areas listed above
• a commitment to the extra-curricular activities

For more information, please view the Position Description. 

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and current Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

What we offer

• Competitive salary – starting from $78,489 - $114,920 (pending experience)
• Salary packaging options
• Superannuation options up to maximum of 12.75%
• Leadership development opportunities
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

How to apply

• Complete the application below
• Upload a Cover Letter (addressed the the Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
• Upload supporting documentation
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 
• Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria.

Please note that current employees of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton can apply by sending a Cover Letter and copy of their Current Resume (including 3 referees) to employment@rok.catholic.edu.au. 

Further Information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Janelle Agius, Principal, St Patrick's College/Mercy College, Mackay on 07 4994 8721
• For further information the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au or 07 4994 8000
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close 30 November 2022

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.

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