About St Mary's Primary School

St Mary’s Primary is a welcoming, faith-centred school that provides a nurturing and dynamic environment for children of Young and the surrounding areas. Here, students are supported through challenging and enriching learning opportunities that encourage both academic growth and personal development. With a strong foundation of warmth and care, each child is empowered to flourish and build the confidence essential for success in today’s ever-changing world. St Mary’s is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their fullest potential.  

About the Role   

Classroom Teachers play a key role in inspiring and supporting students through engaging, evidence-based lessons that align with the curriculum and cater to diverse learning needs. They create inclusive environments where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed, using ongoing assessment and feedback to guide progress and maintain accurate records of student development. Teachers collaborate with colleagues to share best practice, work in partnership with families to support learning, and actively contribute to the wider school community. The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), teachers are supported with regular professional learning and accreditation opportunities, reflecting CECG’s commitment to excellence, growth, and continuous improvement in education.

There are two temporary positions available one is replacing 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. The other is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment. 

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 Peter Hughes on 02 62382 5844 or via email peter.hughes@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.