Assistant English Faculty Coordinator

Assistant English Faculty Coordinator

John Paul College, Nicholls

Nicholls, ACT

Coordinator

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 June 2026

As Assistant English Coordinator, you'll enhance English education by supporting curriculum development, mentoring teaching staff, and ensuring consistent, high-quality learning outcomes for students.

Salary: $141,106 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment Status: Full-time | Contract ends June 2027

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: July 2026, Term 3

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 Assistant English Coordinator, you'll enhance English education by supporting curriculum development, mentoring teaching staff, and ensuring consistent, high-quality learning outcomes for students. Working closely with the English Coordinator, you'll collaborate with the staff to implement best practices, develop engaging resources, and provide targeted professional support to teachers. This varied role combines curriculum leadership with educational support responsibilities, offering excellent professional growth opportunities while working with passionate educators committed to academic excellence within our Catholic educational framework.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

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 Education or Master of Teaching.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

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.