Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.  
Employment Status: Full-time and Part-time appointments available
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable 

About St Joseph's Primary School 

St Joseph’s Primary School is a thriving co-educational school in Canberra’s inner north, catering for students from Preschool to Year 6. The school is known for its strong sense of community, supportive leadership, and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. With modern facilities, a collaborative staff culture, and a focus on student wellbeing and engagement, St Joseph’s offers a rewarding and professional environment for educators looking to grow their practice and make a genuine impact.

About the Role   

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based instruction that supports the academic progress and wellbeing of all students. Working as part of a professional and collaborative team, you will contribute to curriculum development, assessment practices, and the creation of a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to student growth and to be part of a school community that values professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment. 

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 choice 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation

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 Cameron Tarrant on 02 6248 9818 or via email cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au. 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.