English Teacher

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Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 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: Term 1, 2026

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large co-educational Year 7-12 Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in the ACT. The College is committed to equity of access to, and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1,350 students.

The College is recruiting a dynamic teacher of English with the ability to teach in another subject area. The position will suit a teacher who has the ability, professional qualifications and interest in this subject discipline. The Education faculty is a highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic team who is passionate about curriculum and pedagogical practice. In conjunction with teaching a range of Australian Curriculum and BSSS courses, our teachers are expert practitioners and leaders in curriculum design and resource development. Our teachers attend and lead professional learning and successfully use technology in the classroom.

• 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
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

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

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume 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.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au