About St Monica's Primary School

St Monica’s is an inclusive learning community dedicated to supporting students and staff alike. Serving the Canberra suburbs of Evatt, Melba, Spence, McKellar, and surrounding areas, St Monica’s places students at the heart of all we do. Our professional and dedicated team is committed to nurturing the spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth of every student, supported by a collaborative work environment for staff. Teachers are encouraged to connect with school leadership to explore how our community can support their professional journey and contribute to a shared vision for student success and holistic development. 

About the Role   

The Coordinator is a key leadership role that combines classroom teaching with strategic oversight of teaching and learning across the school. This position is central to ensuring the successful implementation of the school’s curriculum, providing guidance and support to teachers in planning, assessment, and instructional practice, and fostering a deep understanding of catalyst strategies that drive student growth. This role plays a critical part in promoting a consistent and evidence-informed approach to pedagogy, while also managing key operational areas such as student behaviour processes and daily relief staffing. Working closely with school leaders and teaching teams, the Coordinator actively contributes to the achievement of the school’s Annual Improvement Plan, building a culture of collaboration, professional learning, and excellence.

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 and Eligibility Criteria

• 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.