Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service. 
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable 

About St Joseph's Primary 

St Joseph’s Primary School is a welcoming school that nurtures and encourages a sense of community. We work towards individual and shared goals that promote growth and improvement for all. Our vision gives shape to how we work together to support students as they Learn, Be, Create and Collaborate. Our contemporary, research-based curriculum model encourages students to fully participate in their learning and challenge themselves to demonstrate skills and understandings in new contexts. With a focus on a positive behaviour learning approach to develop students' emotional strength, empathy, personal resilience and ownership of behaviour, we encourage students to be interdependent, thoughtful young people.  

About the Role   

The Classroom Teacher fosters a learning environment where every student can thrive. Using evidence-based teaching strategies and curriculum-aligned resources, teachers design and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to diverse learning needs. The role involves regularly assessing student progress, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining accurate records to inform teaching and learning. Collaboration is essential, working closely with colleagues to develop best practices, engaging with families to support student growth, and contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development, ensuring high-quality teaching and a lasting impact on student learning.

There are two positions available, one permanent appointment and one temporary appointment, 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
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

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 Cameron Tarrant on 02 6248 9818 or via email cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au. 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.