Primary Teacher
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 27 May 2026
Inspire change, build futures, teach and mentor youth with compassion, purpose, unwavering positive support. Make an impact on a child’s life!
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<li>Primary teacher and specialists in either music, art, drama, HPE science or STEM</li>
<li>Deliver expert care predominantly to First Nations primary students</li>
<li>Be encouraged and supported by a collaborative leadership team</li>
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<p><strong>3 positions on offer | 08.15am – 2.45pm | permanent full time or part-time </strong></p>
<p><strong>About the role:</strong><br>
Carinity Education Shalom is seeking a dedicated and compassionate primary teacher who thrives in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive and supportive environment. You’ll play a vital role in using a holistic approach that supports the spiritual, cultural, and educational growth of your students, fostering their wellbeing, development, and success both in and out of the classroom. When you join the Shalom staff, you join a greater family committed to making a real difference in the lives of our First Nations people.<br><br><strong>Your day-to-day will involve:</strong></p>
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<li>Creating a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive learning environment</li>
<li>Planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum that support students’ learning and personal growth</li>
<li>Assessing and monitoring student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback</li>
<li>Build strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and staff by demonstrating unconditional positive regard and consistent role modelling.</li>
<li>Collaborate across teams by participating in planning, debrief sessions, and school wide activities such as excursions, camps, and assemblies.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and reporting, including student assessments, attendance, behaviour incidents, and learning outcomes.</li>
<li>Uphold safety, child protection, and Christian values, ensuring a calm, secure school environment in line with organisational ethos and policies.</li>
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<p><strong>About you:</strong><br>
You may be a primary teacher or a specialist in any of these disciplines: music, art, drama, HPE science or STEM. We are looking for the right teacher to build strong, respectful relationships with everyone in our school community, from students and teachers to families and support staff. You’ll bring a compassionate and calm approach to supporting young people, especially those at risk, helping guide their growth with patience, understanding, and care. </p>
<p>In addition,</p>
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<li>Qualified and a QCT registered teacher</li>
<li>Strong classroom management, high expectations teaching, and trauma-informed practice</li>
<li>Possession of valid Driver’s Licence </li>
<li>Alignment with Carinity’s Christian ethos and values of compassion, respect and teamwork</li>
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<p>See more here - <a href="https://carinity.qld.edu.au/shalom/" rel="nofollow">https://carinity.qld.edu.au/shalom/</a> or to view our Shalom promotion video, click here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdGSGV70H20" rel="nofollow">Carinity Education Shalom in Townsville NAIDOC Celebration 2022 - YouTube</a>.</p>
<p><strong>The benefits of joining the Carinity team </strong><br>
We’re part of Carinity, a not-for-profit Christian organisation committed to creating communities where people are loved, accepted and supported to reach their full potential. Our school offers holistic, learning in a supportive environment within a close-knit professional team.</p>
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<li>At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this</li>
<li>Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options.</li>
<li>On-going professional development and training.</li>
<li>Access to an employee assistance program.</li>
<li>Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day. </li>
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<p><strong>How do I apply?</strong><br>
Click “Apply” and you will be redirected to Carinity’s website, which will contain more information on Carinity and this position, including the Position Description. We look forward to receiving your application.</p>
<p><i>Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.</i></p>