About St Bede's Primary School

St Bede’s is a vibrant Catholic co-educational primary school for students from K-6, nestled in the picturesque suburb of Red Hill in Canberra. Founded in 1963, our school is cherished for its warm, community-centred ethos, providing a supportive and inclusive environment that feels like family. With a small student body of around 250, St Bede’s offers teachers the unique opportunity to provide personalised attention, fostering deep connections with students and families alike. Here, educators are valued as part of a collaborative team dedicated to holistic development, academic excellence, and nurturing the potential of every child in a close-knit setting. 

About the Role 

The Relief Classroom Teacher nurtures a love of learning by using innovative teaching approaches and a wide range of engaging resources to bring the curriculum to life. This role is responsible for delivering prepared lessons, managing classroom routines, and providing support to students, ensuring a smooth and engaging learning experience. This role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to upholding the school’s values and standards, creating a stable and supportive environment for students to thrive. Our school is dedicated to supporting your professional growth, offering opportunities to collaborate with passionate colleagues and work closely with families to foster a positive and enriching learning environment. 

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 
• 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) 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. 

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. 

This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Andrew Casey on 02 6295 6559 or via email andrew.casey@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au