English and HASS Teacher

Employment Status:
Full-time

Eligibility:
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Salary Range:
$80,184 to $130,910 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

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 Englisha and HASS Teacher inspires students to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage deeply with the world around them. Through English and HASS, you will nurture a love of reading, writing, and analysis while fostering curiosity about history, culture, and society. You'll support students to develop essential skills in research, problem-solving, and informed discussion, preparing them to be thoughtful, responsible, and engaged global citizens. With a focus on both academic growth and personal development, you will play a key part in shaping well-rounded learners who are confident in expressing their ideas and understanding diverse perspectives. Through collaboration, they work closely with passionate colleagues and build meaningful connections with families to foster a supportive learning community. We are committed to continuous improvement, and teachers have the opportunity to regularly engage in professional learning and accreditation, upholding the highest standards of teaching to foster a culture of excellence in education.

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) 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.

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 or via email

Application queries:
Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email