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Music and Arts Teacher

  • 506518
  • PEARCE, ACT, 2607
  • Permanent/Ongoing
  • Closing at: Feb 23 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
  • Sacred Heart Primary (Pearce)
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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 | 30.4 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE) 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About Sacred Heart Primary School

Sacred Heart Primary School is an inclusive Catholic community where every student is valued and supported. Passionate teachers create engaging, modern learning environments that nurture growth, curiosity, and success. With a focus on individualised learning, leadership opportunities, and strong values of respect and peer support, students thrive academically and socially. From our school choir to our Buddies and Peer Support programs, Sacred Heart is a place where friendships flourish and potential is unlocked. 

About the Role 

The Teacher will demonstrate strong teaching skills and a deep understanding of the arts/music curriculum. Through employing a wide range of student-centred approaches, including High Impact Teaching Practices (HITP), the successful applicant will become part of a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that prioritises the growth and well-being of both staff and students to enhance student learning outcomes. The Teacher will be instrumental in delivering the school's music, drama and arts program, utilising up-to-date academic curriculum. 

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 choice

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
  • ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
  • 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 David Austin on 02 6286 2443 or via email david.austin@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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