Job N o : TCE4632 Commencement Date: 13 July 2027 Location: St Francis Catholic School, Ayr Salary Range: $86,600 - $124,72 pending experience Super Allowances (pro rata) Incentives: ITASS Allowance Join our team as a Primary Teacher at St Francis Catholic Schoo l, Ayr! We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher with tertiary qualifications and registration (or eligibility) with the Queensland College of Teachers. This role is a full time, fixed term position commencing on 13 July 2026 and concludes on 21 March 2027. In this unique role, you’ll be teaching Year 3, 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. In the heart of the Burdekin region, Ayr offers the charm of a friendly country town with the bonus of being just a short drive from the coast. Surrounded by fertile farmland and close to the warm waters of the Coral Sea, it’s a place where you can enjoy a relaxed pace of life alongside a strong, welcoming community. With easy access to tropical beaches, nearby fishing spots, and the famous Burdekin River, Ayr blends country hospitality with coastal living, making it a rewarding 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. We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. Applications close 3:00pm Thursday, 9 April 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 Deferred Salary Scheme …and a range of other great benefits! View other vacancies here