Classroom Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
9 July 2026
Posted 7 Jul 2026
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716
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
41.3
Teaching FTE
12.9
Non-teaching FTE
1,102
ICSEA value
85th percentile · Higher SES
35%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Part-time | Up to 45.6 hours per fortnight | Contract for the remainder of the 2026 school year
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.
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