Classroom Teacher

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

7 September 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 24 Aug 2026

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About Sacred Heart Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

21.1

15.8 teaching · 5.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

210

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

17%

Girls vs boys

107 girls · 103 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.  
Employment Status: Full-time | Contract from Term 4 (12 October 2026) till end of 2026 school year 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: 12 October 2026

About Sacred Heart Primary School

Sacred Heart Primary School, located in Pearce in Canberra's south, is a welcoming Catholic school community of approximately 250 students, dedicated to nurturing the hearts, minds and spirits of every child. Grounded in Gospel values and the Catholic tradition, the school provides a safe, inclusive and faith-filled environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Sacred Heart offers a close-knit and supportive setting where strong relationships between students, staff and families foster a genuine sense of belonging. The school is committed to high-quality teaching and learning, student wellbeing, and developing young people who are compassionate, resilient and inspired to make a positive contribution to their community.

About the Role 

This full-time Year 5 teaching position for Term 4 offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated educator to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality teaching and learning programs aligned with the curriculum, supporting the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students, and working collaboratively with colleagues, families…

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