Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: January 2027, Term One

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 Science Teacher creates an engaging learning environment where students explore scientific ideas through curiosity and practical investigation. In this role, you will deliver curriculum-aligned lessons using effective teaching strategies and resources that make science relevant and accessible. You’ll connect concepts to real-world contexts, helping students understand the role of science in everyday life. Through regular assessment and feedback, you will monitor progress and support each student’s learning journey. Working collaboratively with colleagues and families, you will help build a supportive environment that enables all students to succeed. Ongoing professional development and accreditation opportunities are available to support your growth and ensure your practice remains current and evidence-informed.  

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.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) 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 CACGEL can be accessed here.   

Position-specific queries: Kathleen Garvie on 02 6243 4100 or via email kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Recruitment Team on  02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.