Classroom Support Teacher

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

About Mother Teresa Primary  

Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school located in Canberra’s Gungahlin region, proudly serving the diverse local community. Purpose-built, interconnected learning spaces support flexible, team-based teaching and enable contemporary, inclusive practices that meet the needs of all learners. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, delivering targeted mental health programs and embracing an evidence-based approach that fosters critical thinking, and deep engagement. Staff are supported by a collaborative professional culture, structured mentoring, and access to ongoing development opportunities. With a rich co-curricular program, a commitment to educational excellence, and a values-driven environment, Mother Teresa School offers educators the opportunity to grow, contribute meaningfully, and thrive within a dynamic and supportive setting.

About the Role   

The Classroom Support Teacher is a leader of Inclusive Education, along with the school principal and executive team. They work collaboratively with classroom teachers and support staff to develop and implement high impact teaching and intervention programs to ensure that students with diverse needs are able to access and participate in the curriculum. They ensure that their focus on student learning is continuous, compliant with current curriculum requirements and relative to the needs of students.

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 Carmel Maguire  on 02 6241 5604 or via email carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au. 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.