Salary: $94,596 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full time | 12 Month Contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday 25th January 2027

About St Matthew's Primary School

At St Matthew’s Primary School, we provide an inclusive environment where every student is valued and supported. We pride ourselves on using evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices that maximise learning outcomes and enable each student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our school supports a dedicated team of staff who engage in continuous professional development, ensuring our programs reflect the latest research and best practices and establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Beyond academics, St Matthew’s is committed to holistic development, nurturing students’ intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being to foster values of curiosity, resilience, and respect. We are proud of our diverse, connected community, offering a supportive, faith-filled setting where students can reach their full potential. 

About the Role   

The Classroom Teacher delivers high‑quality teaching and learning that engages, challenges, and supports students to achieve their full potential. You will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, monitor and assess student progress, and work collaboratively with colleagues and families to foster student growth, wellbeing, and success. 

This appointment is temporary as it is to replace an employee who is on leave.

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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Education/Teaching or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registratio
• 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 CACGEL policy. CACGEL 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 (CACGEL) can be accessed here.   

Position-specific queries: Please contact Sarah Lowe on 02 6254 2653 or via email sarah.lowe@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au