Classroom Teacher

Job no: 507214
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 | Contract ends December, 2026
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 12 October 2026

About the Role

The Classroom Teacher plays a key role in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. Working collaboratively with colleagues and school leadership, you will design and deliver effective learning programs, support student wellbeing, maintain high professional standards, and contribute to the achievement of whole-school priorities and goals.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent 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 clearance (WWVP)
• 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 [email protected].
Application queries: Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email [email protected].

Advertised: 28 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time