Primary School Teacher - 2027 Expressions of Interest

Canberra Grammar School; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% superannuation (permanent staff)

PD funding and awards program

Salary packaging options

Complimentary barista-made coffee

Daily morning tea and discounted meals

Onsite health clinic

Employee Assistance Program

14 weeks paid parental leave

School fee concessions

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School invites Expressions of Interest for a Primary School Teacher commencing in 2027. You will teach across Early Years to Year 6, using the IB PYP framework and Australian Curriculum, focusing on literacy, numeracy and inquiry-based learning.

You will nurture each child’s confidence, foster inclusion, and be a pastoral presence, while engaging with families and contributing to co-curricular life within CGS’s vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of teaching, learning and the primary curriculum, including explicit early literacy and numeracy.
• IB PYP experience or strong inquiry pedagogy understanding.
• Data-informed approach to improving each child’s learning.
• Commitment to pastoral care and wellbeing of students.
• Ability to build strong relationships with families and the wider school community.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, purposeful and challenging learning experiences.
• Deliver explicit teaching in literacy and numeracy.
• Use data to tailor instruction to individual needs.
• Foster curiosity, creativity and meaningful inquiry.
• Support wellbeing and holistic development of each child.
• Build partnerships with families and the community.
• Contribute to co-curricular, outdoor education and service programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues on continuous improvement.

Skills

IB PYP experience

Data-informed practice

Literacy & numeracy instruction

Pastoral care

English communication

Co-curricular engagement

Collaboration with colleagues

Enrichment programs

Education

Relevant tertiary degree and teaching qualification

ACT teacher’s registration (TQI)

HLTAID009 CPR

HLTAID012 First aid in education & care

Keeping Children and Young People Safe Training (ACT)

National Child Safety Training (Foundation Level) – Geccko

Working with Vulnerable People Card (ACT)

Job description

Primary School Teacher - 2027 Expressions of Interest

• Inspire curiosity. Build confidence. Shape the foundations for life
• Expressions of interest are welcome for Primary School Teacher positions in 2027
• All interstate and international applications with the right to work in Australia are welcome

About the Role

At Canberra Grammar School, Primary teaching is about far more than delivering a curriculum. It is about knowing each child, nurturing their confidence and creating the foundations from which a lifelong love of learning can grow.

We invite expressions of interest from exceptional Primary School teachers seeking ongoing or fixed-term opportunities commencing in 2027. As a Primary School Teacher at CGS, you will be a generalist educator and a central figure in each child’s learning journey.

Teaching from the Early Years to Year 6, you will bring learning to life through the IB Primary Years Programme, the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum. You will build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while inspiring inquiry, creativity, independence and courageous thinking.

You will also serve as the pastoral heart of your classroom—creating a safe and inclusive environment, developing meaningful relationships with families and ensuring every child feels known, supported and challenged to achieve their potential.

As part of our Primary School community, you will:

• Design engaging, purposeful and appropriately challenging learning experiences.
• Deliver explicit, evidence-informed teaching in literacy and numeracy.
• Use student data and professional judgement to respond to individual learning needs.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity and meaningful inquiry.
• Support the wellbeing, character and holistic development of every child.
• Build positive and trusted partnerships with families.
• Contribute enthusiastically to the co-curricular, outdoor education, service and community life of the School.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues who are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

About You

You are an engaging and accomplished educator who brings intellectual curiosity, energy and genuine care to the classroom. You are excited by the opportunity to challenge students’ thinking, create space for respectful dialogue and bring complex ideas to life.

As a teacher, the role-holder is expected to demonstrate:

• Expert knowledge of teaching, learning and the primary curriculum, including the explicit teaching of early literacy and numeracy
• IB PYP experience or a strong understanding of inquiry pedagogy
• Demonstrated capacity to use data-informed practice to advance every child’s learning
• A strong understanding of the holistic development and wellbeing of children, and of classroom management
• A genuine commitment to pastoral care, co-curricular engagement and the full life of the School
• Excellent written and spoken English, effective interpersonal communication and strong technological literacy
• Experience teaching across the range of primary year levels, from the early years to Year 6
• Experience contributing to co-curricular, outdoor education or service programmes
• A higher degree or scholarship in education or a related field
• Experience of enrichment or extension programmes in the primary years

Personal Attributes

• A genuine love of teaching young children and the ability to inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning
• Dedication to the wellbeing, formation and growth of every child
• A commitment to inclusive excellence, with the conviction that every child can grow
• High professional standards, warmth, sound judgement and a collaborative, reflective disposition

All teacher at CGS are required to have:

• A relevant tertiary degree and teaching qualification
• Hold or willing to obtain HLTAID009 (CPR) & HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
• Hold or willing to complete the Keeping Children and Young People Safe, ACT Government training
• Hold or willing to complete the National Child Safety Training (Foundation Level) – Geccko
• An ACT teacher’s registration through the ACT TQI (ELC to Year 6 or Kindergarten to Year 6)
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)

Working at CGS

At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, inclusive and forward-thinking community where teachers are trusted, supported and encouraged to pursue excellence.

You will have opportunities to deepen your practice, explore new ideas and make a meaningful contribution to the life of the School—all while helping young learners become confident, capable and compassionate people.

Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with our Child Safe policies.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.