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Classroom Teacher

  • 507112
  • COOMA, NSW, 2630
  • Permanent/Ongoing
  • Temporary
  • Closing at: Aug 30 2026 - 23:55 AEST
  • St Patrick's Central (Cooma)
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Position Description

Salary Range: $81,429 to $137,861 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time and Part-time (53.2 hours per fortnight) positions available
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 25 January 2027

About St Patrick's Parish School

St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma is a welcoming co-educational K–10 school with a strong focus on student learning, safety and belonging. As part of a proud Parish community, it offers a supportive, values driven environment where staff benefit from a positive culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

About Cooma, NSW

Cooma is a key service town situated east of the Snowy Mountains, between Bega and Tumut. The town boasts a vibrant commercial centre and scenic parklands, including Centennial Park, where an avenue of international flags pays tribute to the immigrants who contributed to the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme. Cooma also serves as a convenient base for exploring the Snowy Mountains region, with the resort town of Jindabyne just 45 minutes away, along with nearby snowfields and mountain villages.

About the Role 

Teachers foster a love of learning through creative teaching strategies and the effective use of diverse, engaging resources to make the curriculum meaningful and dynamic. This role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, maintaining classroom routines, and supporting students to ensure a seamless and positive learning experience. Success in this position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and a dedication to upholding the school’s values, contributing to a stable and supportive environment where students can thrive. Experience with High Impact Teaching Practices (HITP), Catalyst and the NESA Curriculum will be highly regarded.  Multiple positions to teach Food Technology and English are available.
 
Please note there will be permanent and temporary appointments for these positions. Temporary appointments are to replace an employee on leave.

Benefits and Opportunities

  • 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 our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
  • Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
  • Enjoy accessbility to ski fields and ski programs in New South Wales including Threbdo and Perisher!

Qualifications and Eligibility

  • Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching
  • NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation
  • 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 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 School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Contact Dr Sean Mangan on 02 6452 1721 or via email sean.mangan@cg.catholic.edu.au     
Application queries: Contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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