Primary Teacher - St Matthew's School, CORNUBIA

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high‑quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self‑discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.

St Matthew's Primary School is situated in Cornubia, Logan City, south of Brisbane and prides itself on the spirit that can be found in its students, teachers, sporting teams, achievements, friendships and approach to learning. It is a co‑educational school with an enrolment of over 560 students. The school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and extracurricular activities and is a high‑quality inclusive Catholic school offering a rounded education based on Christian values.

Ignite a passion for learning in our students while embodying the values, mission, and principles of Catholic Education.

• Location: St Matthew's School, Cornubia
• Start date: Commencing Semester 2
• Work hours: 15 hours per week
• Salary: $86,601 – $124,725 per annum + super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Fixed term for remainder of 2026 school year
• Ad close date: 29 September 2025
• Contact: Nic Constable –

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner‑centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices.
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community.
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture.
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Establishing positive relationships in pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development.
• Ensuring that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

• Creating a supportive, learner‑focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Expertise in designing and delivering effective curriculum programs in line with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Commitment to engaging with colleagues, students and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
• A passion for supporting students' spiritual and moral development.

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent).
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards.
• Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options.
• Active staff social club and wellness programs.
• Personal support for employees and families through the Employee Assistance Programme.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane maintains standards of conduct for workers to provide a safe and healthy environment for children. BCE actively conducts working with children checks and background referencing for all staff who engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people or adults‑at‑risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and maintains a zero tolerance policy towards abuse of children or adults‑at‑risk. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.