English / Humanities Teacher

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Merici College in Canberra seeks an English/Humanities Teacher to deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that develop students’ critical thinking and analytical skills.

The successful applicant will foster an inclusive learning environment, support progress through assessment and feedback, and collaborate with colleagues and families while committing to professional growth and teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching required.
• WWVP registration required.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned English/Humanities lessons.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and support student progress with ongoing assessment and feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support student learning and professional growth.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Assessment & feedback

Collaborative teaching

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Education

Master of Teaching

Job description

Salary Range

$85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Employment Status

Full-time

Eligibility

Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date

January 2027, Term One

About Merici College

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream.

Merici College is an authorised IB World School, offering the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education - that we believe is important for our students.

About The Role

The English / Humanities Teacher delivers engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experiences that develop students’ critical thinking, research and analytical skills. The successful applicant will foster an inclusive learning environment, support student progress through ongoing assessment and feedback, collaborate with colleagues and families, and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and excellence in teaching.

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
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

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.