Classroom TeacherJob no: 507467
Work type: Temporary
Location: Mother Teresa Primary (Harrison)
Categories: Classroom Teacher - Primary
Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time and Part-time applications will be considered | Temporary appointments range from one school term to the end of the 2027 school year.
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About the Role A Classroom Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality learning programs that support student growth and achievement. They create engaging and inclusive learning environments, differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs, and assess student progress using a range of strategies. Classroom Teachers foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, promote student wellbeing, and contribute to a safe and respectful school culture. They maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and participate in professional learning to continually enhance their teaching practice. Through reflective practice, they support the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of every student.
Multiple temporary positions are available to cover employee's on leave or secondment and on parental leave. The incumbent on parental leave is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
Benefits and Opportunities - Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices
Qualifications and Eligibility - Bachelor of Education/Teaching or Master of Teaching
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
- Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
Application Process Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Carmel Maguire on 02 6241 5604 or via email carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
