Teacher Librarian
- 506282
- HARRISON, ACT, 2914
- Permanent/Ongoing
- Closing at: Dec 14 2025 - 23:55 AEDT
- Mother Teresa Primary (Harrison)
Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Term One, January 2026
About Mother Teresa Primary School
Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school located in Canberra’s Gungahlin region, proudly serving the diverse local community. Purpose-built, interconnected learning spaces support flexible, team-based teaching and enable contemporary, inclusive practices that meet the needs of all learners. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, delivering targeted mental health programs and embracing an evidence-based approach that fosters critical thinking, and deep engagement. Staff are supported by a collaborative professional culture, structured mentoring, and access to ongoing development opportunities. With a rich co-curricular program, a commitment to educational excellence, and a values-driven environment, Mother Teresa School offers educators the opportunity to grow, contribute meaningfully, and thrive within a dynamic and supportive setting.
About the Role
A Teacher Librarian at Mother Teresa School is responsible for contributing to the welfare and the education of the students in the care of the school and for participating in leading, developing, and maintaining the school’s ethos and philosophy. The position supports and implements the vision of the school by advocating and building effective information services and programs that contribute to the development of lifelong learners and ethical, digital citizens. The Teacher Librarian has a vital role within this educational community as a curriculum leader, an information specialist, and an information manager who focuses on learners and learning, teachers and teaching, resourcing the curriculum, facilitating access to information, and developing the physical 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
- 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
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
- 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 Carmel Maguire on 02 6241 5604 or via email carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.