English Teacher

John Paul College (Nicholls); Australia; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic secondary school in Australia is seeking an English Teacher to inspire students and foster their literacy and communication skills. This role includes planning and delivering engaging lessons in a collaborative environment, aiming to cultivate students' critical thinking. The position offers a competitive salary range of $82,796 to $136,848 plus benefits and requires relevant teaching qualifications.

Benefits

Extensive training in professional learning program

Access to curriculum resources

Paid parental leave

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must have ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to foster literacy and communication skills.
• Guide students in interpreting and creating texts.
• Create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Literacy skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching

Job description

Inspire students as an English Teacher by fostering literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Join a collaborative team, guide learners in interpreting and creating texts, and instil a love of language that helps them achieve their best.

Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Employment Status: Full-time

Start Date: January 2026, Term One

About St John Paul II College

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.

By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximize student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.

About the Role

The English Teacher plans and delivers engaging lessons that foster strong literacy skills, critical analysis, and effective communication. As a member of a collaborative teaching team, you will help build a supportive and stimulating learning environment. You will guide students to develop confidence in interpreting and creating texts, strengthen their ability to think independently and critically, and cultivate an appreciation for literature and language that motivates them to reach their full potential.

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 our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

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.