Classroom Teacher
About The Position
Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school in Canberra’s Gungahlin region, serving a diverse local community. Purpose-built, interconnected learning spaces support flexible, team-based teaching and contemporary, inclusive practices. The school emphasizes student wellbeing, targeted literacy programs, evidence-based teaching, critical thinking, and deep engagement. Staff are supported by a collaborative professional culture, structured mentoring, and ongoing development opportunities. The Classroom Teacher plans, delivers, and evaluates high-quality learning programs that support student growth and achievement. The role involves creating engaging and inclusive learning environments, differentiating instruction for diverse student needs, and assessing student progress through a range of strategies. Teachers foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, promote wellbeing, and contribute to a safe and respectful school culture. They maintain accurate records, communicate with stakeholders, participate in professional learning, and use reflective practice to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Multiple temporary positions are available to cover employees on leave or secondment, including parental leave. An incumbent on parental leave may return to their substantive position earlier in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009. Temporary appointments range from one school term to the end of the 2027 school year. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered. The start date is negotiable.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Education/Teaching or Master of Teaching.
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
- Accreditation in accordance with the Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident eligibility.
- Submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description.
- Satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality learning programs that support student growth and achievement.
- Create engaging and inclusive learning environments.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Assess student progress using a range of strategies.
- Foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Promote student wellbeing and contribute to a safe and respectful school culture.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Participate in professional learning to enhance teaching practice.
- Use reflective practice to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development.
Benefits
- Extensive training through the Catalyst professional learning program.
- Access to curriculum resources supporting evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice.
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave for maternity/adoption.
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave for paternity/non-initial primary carer leave.
- Support for professional development and study opportunities.
- Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program, including benefits and offers, traditional counselling, and holistic wellbeing services.
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW.
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Job Type
Full-time
