<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $82,796 to&nbsp;$136,848&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time&nbsp;| 38 hours per fortnight&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;January 2026, Term One</p> <p><strong>About St Jude’s Early Learning Centre&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Jude’s Early Learning Centre provides a quality preschool education for children in the year before primary school. The curriculum is grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework, which&nbsp;recognises&nbsp;the importance of communication and language (including literacy and numeracy), as well as social and emotional growth. Programs include play activities, intentional teaching, and learning experiences tailored to the children’s interests.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Early Childhood Teacher delivers a high-quality, play-based preschool program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, fostering a safe and inclusive environment where children feel valued and develop a strong sense of identity. This position plans, implements, and evaluates learning experiences and builds strong partnerships with families and the community. Responsibilities include assessing developmental needs, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and CECG policies, and contributing to continuous improvement through professional learning and collaboration.<br><br><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</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,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li> <li>ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;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://stjudesps.schoolzineplus.com/early-learning-centre">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;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> Please contact Carla Drayton&nbsp;on 02&nbsp;6287 5520 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506297/early-learning-centre-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>