Classroom Support Teacher

Classroom Support Teacher

Sacred Heart Central School, Cootamundra

Cootamundra, NSW

Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 16 November 2025

The Classroom Support Teacher fosters an inclusive learning environment, delivering high-quality, personalised education to support all students’ growth. This collaborative role offers ongoing professional development and opportunities for accreditation.

Salary Range: $81,439 to $137,861 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Employment Status: Part-time | Up to 60.8 hours per fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About Sacred Heart Primary School

Sacred Heart Central School, Cootamundra, is a thriving K–10 school where every student is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We provide a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity, resilience and respect. With more than 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 10, our school is growing and flourishing. Join a collegial and supportive staff cohort who value collaboration, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families in our rural community. Our school fosters a strong sense of community, with close connections between staff, families and the wider region, ensuring that every child feels a genuine sense of belonging. As a dynamic and future-focused school, Sacred Heart offers a well-rounded education where learning, wellbeing and opportunity go hand in hand.

About the Role

The Classroom Support Teacher is responsible for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Through the use of evidence-based teaching strategies and resources, they deliver high-quality education aligned with the curriculum, ensuring all students, including those with additional learning needs, can thrive. This role involves planning and implementing personalised learning programs, conducting regular assessments, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining accurate records to monitor student progress. Collaboration is central to this position, requiring effective communication and partnership with colleagues, families, and carers to support student development. We are committed to supporting your professional growth, and you will have the opportunity to engage in ongoing professional development, learning and accreditation opportunities.

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
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) 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 Nicole Trinder on 02 6942 2612 or via email nicky.trinder@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.