Classroom Teacher

  • 506047
  • NICHOLLS, ACT, 2913
  • Permanent/Ongoing
  • Closing at: Nov 4 2025 - 23:55 AEDT
  • St John Paul II College (Nicholls)
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Position Description

Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.  
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
Start Date: Term One, January 2026 
 
About St John Paul II College 

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.  

By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support. 

About the Role    

As a Classroom Teacher, you will be instrumental in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and supported to achieve their best. You will bring enthusiasm and creativity to your teaching, helping students develop essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions for lifelong learning. You will plan and deliver well-structured, curriculum-aligned lessons that cater for diverse learning styles and abilities. You will be supported through our teaching and learning approach, Catalyst. Through thoughtful planning, meaningful assessment, and responsive teaching, you will ensure all students are challenged, supported, and able to achieve their personal best. Your teaching will reflect a student-centred approach that values inclusivity, creativity, and the development of critical and reflective thinking skills. You will integrate a range of evidence-based strategies and digital tools to enhance engagement and make learning relevant and purposeful. Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the wider school community, you will contribute to a positive and connected school culture. You will also participate in professional learning and whole-school initiatives that promote continuous improvement and wellbeing.

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 choices 

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 Grieb on 02 6163 4800 or via email nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.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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