Classroom Teacher

Catholic Education Careers • Harrison, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering and assessing curriculum-aligned teaching and learning programs, monitoring and reporting on student progress, and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment. The role works collaboratively with colleagues, families and school leaders to support student learning and wellbeing, contributes to professional learning and team initiatives, and fulfils administrative, reporting and compliance requirements. Multiple part-time opportunities are available across a range of year levels and teaching areas for Terms 3 and 4, 2026. Some appointments are temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment. Some appointments are temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teacher
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering and assessing curriculum-aligned teaching and learning programs
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress
• Maintaining a safe and productive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and school leaders to support student learning and wellbeing
• Contributing to professional learning and team initiatives
• Fulfilling administrative, reporting and compliance requirements

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level