Salary Range:  $79,057 to $133,846 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.  
Employment Status: Full-time and Part-time appointments available 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: January 2026, Term One 

About Sacred Heart Central School 

Sacred Heart Central School, Cootamundra, is a thriving K–10 school where every student is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We provide a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity, resilience and respect. With more than 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 10, our school is growing and flourishing. Join a collegial and supportive staff cohort who value collaboration, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families in our rural community. Our school fosters a strong sense of community, with close connections between staff, families and the wider region, ensuring that every child feels a genuine sense of belonging. As a dynamic and future-focused school, Sacred Heart offers a well-rounded education where learning, wellbeing and opportunity go hand in hand.

About the Role   

We have a range of exciting opportunities available, including permanent full-time positions as well as part-time roles (0.3FTE to 0.6FTE), offered on both a permanent and temporary basis. Job share arrangements may also be considered, and we are open to flexibility depending on the strengths and experience of successful applicants. If you are dedicated, dynamic, and passionate about shaping a bright future for students, we encourage you to apply.

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 our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications  

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation

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: Please contact Nicky Trinder on 02 6942 2612 or via email nicky.trinder@cg.catholic.edu.au. 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.