<p><strong>Salary Range</strong>:&nbsp;$82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.<br><strong>Employment Status</strong>:&nbsp;Full-time | 12 months contract<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>:&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date</strong>:&nbsp;Monday 20 April 2026</p> <p><strong>About St Matthew's Primary School</strong></p> <p>At St Matthew’s Primary School, we provide an inclusive environment where every student is valued and supported. We pride ourselves on using evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices that&nbsp;maximise&nbsp;learning outcomes and enable each student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our school supports a dedicated team of staff who engage in continuous professional development, ensuring our programs reflect the latest research and best practices and establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Beyond academics, St Matthew’s is committed to holistic development, nurturing students’ intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being to foster values of curiosity, resilience, and respect. We are proud of our diverse, connected community, offering a supportive, faith-filled setting where students can reach their full potential.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>A Relief Classroom Teacher offers varied classroom experiences, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to student learning across year levels while enjoying flexibility working in a supportive school community.</p> <p><i>This appointment is temporary as it is to replace an employee who is on parental leave and the incumbent is entitled to return to work early in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching</li> <li>ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br> 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.</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stmattsps.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries</strong>:&nbsp;Please contact Sarah Lowe on 02 6254 2653&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:sarah.lowe@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Relief%20Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>sarah.lowe@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Relief%20Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:sarah.lowe@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Relief%20Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">sarah.lowe@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries</strong>: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Relief%20Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Relief%20Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Relief%20Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506599/relief-classroom-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>