Job Description

Salary Range: $94,596 to $141,638 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Monday, 25 January 2026, Term One

About St Clare of Assisi Primary School

St Clare of Assisi Primary School is a Catholic primary school offering education from Kindergarten to Year 6, located in the southern suburbs of Canberra. We take pride in our strong school community, where children, families, and staff are dedicated to achieving excellence every day.

About the Role

The Classroom Teacher delivers high-quality teaching and learning that engages, challenges, and supports students to achieve their full potential. You will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, respond to diverse learning needs, and use assessment and feedback to support student progress. Working collaboratively with colleagues and families, you will contribute to a strong learning culture where every student is supported to thrive.

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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

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.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Nikki Dwyer on 02 6294 1860 or via email nikki.dwyer@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Application queries: Recruitment Team on  02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.