Location: Florey, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Citizen
Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.   
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 27 April 2025

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive Year 7 to 12 secondary school. Teachers 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 has an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1350 students.

About the Role

The Religious Education faculty is highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic, and is passionate about Religious Education curriculum. In conjunction with teaching the course, the teacher is abreast of changes in the curriculum, develops new resources, and displays a commitment to professional development. The teacher has as excellent skills in the use of technology and delights in the wonderful exploration of ideas in the classroom. As part of a vibrant team, the teacher contributes both professionally and collegially to the Religious Education team. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are important, as is a commitment to enhancing learning in all facets of the curriculum.

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
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

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

To teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (to be a Religious Education Teacher), a teacher must: 

• Be Catholic; 
• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest; and
• Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D – Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy. 

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (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 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 

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