Location: Braddon ACT 
Employment Type: Temporary | One Term Contract (Possibility of permanent appointment at the end of contract) 
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: 21 July 2025 
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 6 April 2025 

About Merici College

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your 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 

As a Physical Education Teacher, you will join a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to fostering a love of fitness, teamwork, and overall well-being in our students. By designing high-energy, engaging activities and incorporating a wide variety of physical challenges, you will inspire students to stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong healthy habits. Through regular, personalised assessments and constructive feedback, you’ll guide each student in setting and reaching their own fitness goals, fostering a strong sense of achievement and resilience. You'll work alongside supportive colleagues and actively engage with families to help create a school environment that prioritises physical, mental, and social well-being, making a meaningful difference in students' lives within a community that values holistic growth. 

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.  

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 
• 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.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• 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. 

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. 
 
This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  

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 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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