French Teacher

  • 506046
  • 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 French Teacher, you will play an integral role in cultivating students’ linguistic skills and cultural understanding through the study of the French language. You will inspire learners to appreciate the richness of global communication and the value of connecting across cultures. You will design and deliver well-structured, curriculum-aligned lessons that engage students in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. Using authentic texts, real-world contexts, and interactive learning experiences, you will create opportunities for students to use French meaningfully and confidently. Your teaching will reflect a dynamic, student-focused approach that encourages collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. You will integrate a range of pedagogical strategies and digital tools to enhance language acquisition and ensure lessons are accessible, engaging, and relevant to all learners. As part of a collaborative faculty, you will work closely with colleagues to share best practice, support cross-curricular initiatives, and contribute to a culture of professional growth and excellence in language learning. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire students to see language as a pathway to understanding others and to develop the confidence and curiosity that will serve them well beyond 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 
  • 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 
  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance 
  • 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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