Literacy Coordinator

Salary Range: $149,107 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About Merici College

Merici College is a vibrant community dedicated to supporting professional growth and building on 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. As an all-girls school for Years 7–12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11–12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.

About the Role

The Literacy Coordinator plays a key role in leading and supporting the delivery of high-quality literacy teaching across the school. This position combines classroom teaching with the strategic development and implementation of evidence-informed literacy programs that improve student learning outcomes. The Literacy Coordinator works closely with teachers to strengthen their capacity in effective literacy instruction, ensuring that planning, assessment, and classroom practice are guided by data and aligned with whole-school priorities. The role involves providing coaching, modelling best practice, and facilitating professional learning to promote consistent and effective literacy approaches across all year levels. Through this work, the Literacy Coordinator fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in literacy teaching and learning.

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 choice

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching

- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.

- 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.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries

Please contact Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4100 or via email nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au

Application queries

Please contact the Recruitment team on 026234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

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