Location: Braddon, ACT 
Employment Type: Permanent  
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 
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 13 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 Science Teacher, you will have the opportunity to transform the classroom into a space of scientific discovery, where complex concepts spark curiosity and hands-on experiments fuel excitement. They use innovative techniques and curriculum-aligned resources to make science both accessible and inspiring, weaving real-world applications into lessons to show students the wonders of science in everyday life. Through regular assessments and personalised feedback, they support each student's journey, tracking progress with care and celebrating milestones along the way. Collaborative and communicative, they partner with colleagues to craft engaging learning experiences and keep families informed, creating a vibrant support network around each student. With a commitment to professional growth, they continually expand their expertise, staying at the forefront of educational best practices to bring fresh insights and boundless enthusiasm to the classroom. 

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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