Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher

Catholic Education; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst professional learning

Curriculum resources

Parental leave 24 weeks

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Professional development support

Flourish wellbeing program

Transfer opportunities

Job summary

St Mary MacKillop College in Canberra invites applications for a dedicated HASS Teacher. You will create a safe, supportive learning environment, use engaging pedagogy, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.

You will build respectful relationships, analyse student data to drive growth, and contribute to an inclusive school culture. Strong literacy, organisation, and collaboration skills, plus ongoing professional development, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching required.
• WWVP clearance.
• TQI registration required.
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Apply engaging pedagogical practices and differentiate instruction.
• Build respectful relationships and analyse student data to drive learning.
• Contribute to an inclusive school culture and ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrate strong literacy, organisation and collaboration skills.

Job description

Salary Range: $94,596to $141,638plus 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 2027, 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 HASS 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 Peopleclearance (WWVP)
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

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.
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.

Position-specific queries

Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email [e-mail].

Application queries

Recruitment Team on026234 5427or via email [e-mail].

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGELcan be accessed here.