Classroom Teacher

Catholic Education • Mother Teresa Primary (Harrison), OH

6h • A$85,694 - A$141,638

About The Position

Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school in Canberra’s Gungahlin region, serving a diverse local community. Its 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 through 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 creates engaging and inclusive learning environments, differentiates instruction for diverse student needs, and assesses student progress using a range of strategies. Classroom Teachers foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues; promote student wellbeing; and contribute to a safe and respectful school culture. They maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with stakeholders, participate in professional learning, and use reflective practice to support students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development.

The salary range is $85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation, with salary determined by years of teaching service. The start date is negotiable. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. The role involves working with children, and appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

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 citizenship or permanent residency.
• 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 continually 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time