Classroom Teacher - St Thomas Aquinas Early Learning Centre, West Belconnen ACT

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Work type: Temporary
Location: St Thomas Aquinas Primary (West Belconnen)
Categories: Early Learning Centre – Teacher

Location: West Belconnen, ACT 
Employment Type: Temporary 
Employment Status: Part-time  
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Citizen

Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: Monday 26 May 2025
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Friday 16 May 2025

About St Thomas Aquinas Early Learning Centre

St Thomas Aquinas ELC is a community that is built on the foundation of the Catholic faith, beliefs and traditions. Discover a place where relationships come first—where trust, respect, and confidentiality are built through active listening and open communication. At the heart of the community is a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space designed to nurture equitable opportunities for every child. Educators honour the rich diversity of student's families, embedding their unique cultures and strengths into programs to support the holistic development of each child. 

About the Role 

The Early Childhood Teacher is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring every child is supported to reach their full potential through intentional, evidence-based practices. They create dynamic, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that spark curiosity, inspire exploration, and nurture a lifelong love of learning. At the heart of their approach is the belief that secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships are the foundation of effective early childhood education.

Benefits and Opportunities 

  • Access to curriculum resources and professional development that support evidence-based early childhood 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 Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program

Qualifications  

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications.
  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
  • Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accresditation.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume 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 in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the ELC, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Temi Salami on 02 6258 5834 or via email temi.salami@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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