Food Technology and Textiles Teacher

Catholic Education; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst training

Curriculum resources

Paid parental leave (24 weeks)

Paid parental leave (14 weeks)

Professional development support

FLOURISH wellbeing program

Inter-school transfers

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College in Canberra is seeking a dedicated Food Technology and/or Textiles teacher to join our staff. You will create a safe learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs, and build strong relationships with students.

We offer a salary range of $92,882 to $141,638 FTE plus superannuation, with a start date Monday, 25 January 2026, and full-time conditions. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and meet WWVP/TQI

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
• WWVP registration
• TQI registration
• Accreditation in accordance with policy

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive learning environment
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Analyse student data to enhance learning growth
• Build respectful relationships and collaborate with staff

Skills

Literacy

Organisation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master of Teaching

Job description

Salary Range

Salary Range:$92,882 to $141,638 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service. Employment Status: Full-time Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident Start Date:Monday, 25 January 2026, Term One

About St Mary MacKillop College

St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra’s largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus inWanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter’s Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early LearningCentresacross the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About the Role

St Mary MacKillop College is seeking a highly effective and passionate Food Technology and/or Textiles Teacher to join our staff. The successful applicant will create a safe and supportive learning environment, apply engaging pedagogical practices, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs. They will build respectful relationships, analyse student data to enhance learning growth, and contribute to an inclusive school culture. Strong literacy, organisation, and collaboration skills are essential, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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
• 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.

Position-specific queries: Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email [e-mail].