Classroom Teacher

Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time | Contract until end of 2026 school year
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St John the Apostle Primary School

St John the Apostle Primary School comprises of a highly collaborative team that inspires and celebrates the learning of all students. With a strong vision for the future, and a professional learning environment that builds capability, the school has a shared mission to positively impact student well-being and academic achievement.

About the Role

Inspire and support students on their learning journey by delivering engaging and meaningful lessons. You will have an opportunity to create an inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and motivated to achieve their best. Beyond the classroom, you will collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, partner with families to support student success, and contribute to the wider school community. Committed to continuous improvement, you will be able to engage in professional learning and accreditation, upholding the highest standards of teaching and fostering a culture of excellence in education.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee on leave.

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 and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• 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 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: Contact Andrew Casey on 02 6258 3592 or via email andrew.casey@cg.catholic.edu.au

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

Applicant Information Pack

School Details

St John the Apostle Primary, Florey

Florey, ACT

Website: http://www.sjaps.act.edu.au

Principal: Jo Reed

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

368 Students

22 Teaching Staff

18 Non-Teaching Staff

Saint John the Apostle is a Catholic Primary School within the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. We serve the Catholic parish of St John the Apostle, Kippax. The parish is administered by the order of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.