Relief Classroom Teacher

Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time and Part-time appointments available | 12-Month Contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 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 Relief Classroom Teacher nurtures a love of learning by using innovative teaching approaches and a wide range of engaging resources to bring the curriculum to life. This role is responsible for delivering prepared lessons, managing classroom routines, and providing support to students, ensuring a smooth and engaging learning experience. This role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to upholding the school's values and standards, creating a stable and supportive environment for students to thrive. Our school is dedicated to supporting your professional growth, offering opportunities to collaborate with passionate colleagues and work closely with families to foster a positive and enriching learning environment.

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 choices

Qualifications

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

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 Matt Egan-Richards on or via email
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email