Junior Science Teacher jobs in Queensland

Job No: TCE4766

Commencement Date: 13th July 2026

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Ingham QLD

Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,725 pending experience + Super + Allowances

Join our team as a Primary Teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Ingham!

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. Available as either a full-time or part-time position, this role runs for Terms 3 & 4 and will conclude on the 4th of December 2026.

In this unique role, you’ll be teaching Year 5, joining a supportive team of dedicated educators who work closely with families to create the best possible learning experience for every child. Your knowledge of contemporary teaching practices, combined with your ability to adapt and nurture a diverse range of learners, will ensure that each student feels included, valued, and confident as they begin their educational journey.

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.

Nestled between lush cane fields and the stunning rainforest, Ingham offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with a genuine sense of community. Just an hour north of Townsville and a gateway to the breathtaking Hinchinbrook Island and Hinchinbrook Channel, it’s the perfect base for exploring tropical beaches, waterfalls, and nature trails. With its welcoming spirit and easy access to nature, Ingham is a great 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.

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Applications close 27th July 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:

• Competitive Salary
• Access to remote area benefits
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
• 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
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• …and a range of other great benefits!