English Teacher

English Teacher

St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Florey, ACT

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 7 May 2026

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

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: Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit a teacher of English to join an outstanding Faculty team who are dedicated, agile educators and whose practice relies on 21st century research, and evidence based pedagogy. Our teachers are expert in the delivery of the Australian Curriculum and BSSS Frameworks in English. Our teachers are expert in their specialisations, and theirprofessional practice is supported by a multi-tiered Professional Learning agenda.

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
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Bachelor of Education or Master in 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 cover letter and current resume 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 College, please visit our website.Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

Applicant Information Pack

St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Florey, ACT

www.sfx.act.edu.au
Principal: Sandy Darley

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1224 Students
109 Teaching Staff
49 Non-Teaching Staff

Florey, ACT
St Francis Xavier College is a systemic Catholic co-educational college located in the Canberra suburb of Florey.
The College caters for students from the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas and is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education system (CEO).
St Francis Xavier College has a population of 1,153 students and approximately 135 staff members.