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Specialist Teacher (STEM) - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School


Company : Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton


Location : Yeppoon, Australia


Created : 2025-12-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position: Specialist Teacher (STEM), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Start date: 19 January 2026 Employment Status: Part-time contract (18 hpw) Salary: $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience) (pro-rata) Applications Close: Monday, 22 December 2025 What We Are Looking For Applications are invited for the position of Specialist Teacher (STEM) to join the staff of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Yeppoon. We are seeking a specialist teacher (18 hpw/3 days per week) who can plan, teach and report on curriculum for all classes from Prep through to Year 6 in the area of STEM. This is a part-time contract position, commencing from 19 January 2026 until 17 January 2027. The successful applicant requires excellent people skills, a capacity to work as a part of a team, and the willingness to support students, staff and parents of the school. Previous experience with STEM would be an advantage. About Us Sacred Heart Primary School Yeppoon has a clear Catholic identity with regular prayer and liturgical celebrations as well as the teaching of Religious Education. The school has a collaborative culture with year level teams of teachers planning together within the School Curriculum Framework. Specialist teachers provide lessons in PE and The Arts. The school offers significant opportunities for students to excel in sport and music. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is extensively resourced with a court-size covered area, full size oval, modern play equipment, a performing arts area and a sacred site and labyrinth. The library is well resourced and ICTs are integrated across all learning areas. The school is located close to the Sacred Heart Church and Lammermoor Beach. Mandatory Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration Australian work rights Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include: Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff - $86,600 - $126,795 (pending experience)(pro-rata) Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service) Superannuation contribution of 12.75% Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ) Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance Access to Fitness Passport 39 weeks of term time for a school year Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service) Leadership development opportunities Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) Deferred Salary Scheme Modern facilities and resources How To Apply Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts) 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 refer to the Position Description when completing your application Applications close: Monday 22 December 2025 Further information For a confidential conversation please contact Max Martin, Principal, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Yeppoon on 07 4994 8215. To learn more about Accreditation, please view the Accreditation Information Sheet. For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or [email protected] Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. #bethedifference Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr