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Classroom Teacher

  • 507031
  • HARRISON, ACT, 2914
  • Temporary
  • Closing at: Jul 9 2026 - 23:55 AEST
  • Mother Teresa Primary (Harrison)
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Position Description

Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.  
Employment Status: Part-time | Up to 45.6 hours per fortnight | Contract for the remainder of the 2026 school year 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
Start Date: Negotiable 
 
About Mother Teresa Primary

Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school located in Canberra’s Gungahlin region, proudly serving the diverse local community. Purpose-built, interconnected learning spaces support flexible, team-based teaching and enable contemporary, inclusive practices that meet the needs of all learners. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, delivering targeted mental health programs and embracing an evidence-based approach that fosters critical thinking, and deep engagement. Staff are supported by a collaborative professional culture, structured mentoring, and access to ongoing development opportunities. With a rich co-curricular program, a commitment to educational excellence, and a values-driven environment, Mother Teresa School offers educators the opportunity to grow, contribute meaningfully, and thrive within a dynamic and supportive setting. 

About the Role

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering and assessing curriculum-aligned teaching and learning programs, monitoring and reporting on student progress, and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment. The role works collaboratively with colleagues, families and school leaders to support student learning and wellbeing, contributes to professional learning and team initiatives, and fulfils administrative, reporting and compliance requirements. Multiple part-time opportunities are available across a range of year levels and teaching areas for Terms 3 and 4, 2026.

Some appointments are temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment. 

Some appointments are 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 Education or Master of Teacher
  • 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 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 Carmel Maguire on 02 6241 5604  or via email carmel.maguire@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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