Fixed Term Contracts available to work in a great Team - experience the Calvary difference!

Great opportunity for Humanities and Food Technology Teachers - fixed term Parental Leave Contracts starting Term 4 2025!

• Work in a supportive, values-based environment with a skilled and experienced Secondary College Team!
• Competitive, above Award salary!
• Be valued as part of the Calvary community!

We are Calvary Christian College - situated in Townsville, we are a co-educational independent school providing excellence in Christian education to over 1,100 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.

Our culture is strong, with our mission to offer excellent opportunities for students to reach their full potential intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially and our core values of Excellence, Persistence, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Generosity.

A close-knit education community, we provide a strong educational and social foundation for our students, and provide connection for our community. The Calvary Education Group encompasses Calvary College, Calvary Early Learning Centre, Calvary Teaching School, Calvary OSHC and Eaton College, a special-purpose educational facility for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Opportunity

We have two opportunities for Fixed-Term Parental Leave contracts in our Secondary College!

1. Fixed Term Full-Time Contract - Humanities Teacher
2. Fixed Term Full-Time Contract - Food Technology Teacher

Both positions are a 6 month contract, commencing on 7th October 2025 and ending on 2nd April 2026. 

When you join Calvary Christian College, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative Team that works together to create a nurturing and successful holistic learning environment. The role of Secondary Classroom Teacher is to provide quality instruction within the College’s Christian worldview and in accordance with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.

Core duties:

• Understand the philosophy of Christian Education and translate it into practice. 
• Plan and prepare effective, quality teaching and learning programs and practices, which are consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the College’s pedagogical framework and policies.
• Create a nurturing and engaging learning environment, which is inclusive, learner-centered and academically stimulating.
• Add value to the educational experience by initiating and leading curricular and extra-curricular activities which provide excellent opportunities for students to develop Christian character and grow to their full potential intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially.

For a full position description please click here.

Remuneration and Benefits

As a Secondary College Classroom Teacher at Calvary Christian College, you will receive an above-Award Full-Time salary between $88,000 and $117,000 per annum pending experience, and a range of great additional benefits, including:

• Employee Benefits App and discounted gym membership
• Regular Team celebrations and social events
• Employee Assistance Program

Click here for our full Employee Benefits Package - you’ll be part of our supportive and collaborative College community! 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a current Queensland Teachers Registration.  For the Food Technology Classroom Teacher, a Certificate II in Hospitality is highly desirable, but not essential.

As a Secondary College Classroom Teacher at Calvary Christian College, you will have experience which demonstrates excellent, current classroom teaching techniques and practices that meet diverse needs and learning styles of students and are consistent with relevant curriculum and policies.

You will have:

• Ability to create a culture of learning and achievement through effective planning, student management, classroom resource organisation and engaging learning strategies.
• Exemplary professional manner, interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Enthusiastic desire and resolute commitment to actively contribute to the culture and values of the College.
• Proficient level of computer literacy with proven capacity in MS Office Suite, and other software/programs in common use for education.

Are you ready to make the move? If you are a Secondary ClassroomTeacher looking to join a supportive Team where you have purpose and are valued, click Apply Now!

Applications close 18 July 2025 unless the position is filled prior.