At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
- Company: St Patrick’s Primary School, a community-focused Catholic school in Gundagai.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive training, parental leave, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and transfers within the Archdiocese.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor or Master of Teaching, NSW WWCC, and NESA accreditation.
The predicted salary is between 92882 - 141997 $ per year.
Salary Range: $92,882 to $141,997 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time | Term One Contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 25 January 2027, Term One
About St Patrick’s Primary School
St Patrick’s Primary School in Gundagai, NSW, is a small Catholic school committed to providing quality, student-centred education from Kindergarten to Year 6. Founded in 1886, the school fosters a strong sense of community, faith, and partnership with families, guided by the vision to “Walk Together in Faith and Knowledge.” St Patrick’s promotes respect, responsibility, and safety while nurturing the spiritual, academic, and emotional growth of each child. With a rich tradition, inclusive values, and early learning initiatives like playgroups and transition programs, the school empowers students to become confident, compassionate, and capable contributors to society.
About the Role
The Classroom Teacher delivers high-quality teaching and learning that engages, challenges, and supports students to achieve their full potential. You will create an inclusive learning environment, respond to diverse learning needs, and work collaboratively with colleagues and families to support student growth, wellbeing, and achievement. This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.
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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices
Qualifications and Eligibility
- Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
- NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation
- Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the School please visit the website.
Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.
Classroom Teacher in Gundagai employer: Catholic Education
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