Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 Full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service. 
Employment Status: Full-time 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Term 3 | Monday 20 July 2026

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 to 12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11 to 12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7 to 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 French/Spanish Teacher will deliver high-quality, inquiry-based language learning aligned with the Languages Curriculum, creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences that challenge and support all students. This role involves designing engaging learning experiences, providing meaningful assessment and feedback, and supporting the diverse learning needs of students. You will work collaboratively within a supportive leadership and teaching team focused on staff wellbeing, professional growth, and student success.

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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Teaching/Education 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 and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Rohan Langford on 02 6243 4100 or via email Rohan.Langford@merici.act.edu.au.
Application queries: 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.