European Languages Teacher

European Languages Teacher

Merici College, Braddon (see more jobs from this school)

Braddon, ACT

Secondary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 May 2026

The European Languages Teacher will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and high-quality teaching practice, with a commitment to inquiry-based learning aligned with the Languages Curriculum.

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: Negotiable

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 European Languages Teacher will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and high-quality teaching practice, with a commitment to inquiry-based learning aligned with the Languages Curriculum. 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.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

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: Kathleen Garvie on 02 6243 4100 or via email kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Application queries:02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Applicant Information Pack

Merici College, Braddon (see more jobs from this school)

Braddon, ACT

http://www.merici.act.edu.au

Principal: Anna Masters

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Girl

802 Students

57 Teaching Staff

31 Non-Teaching Staff

Merici College is an all girls’ 7-12 Catholic college committed to excellence in the education of girls, striving to assist all students to develop their potential academically, spiritually, culturally, physically and socially through innovative programs. The College focuses on all aspects of learning through its Principles of Powerful Learning. We aim at empowering students to become responsible for their own learning, working in partnership with teachers to maximise the results of the efforts they make as learners. Powerful Learning incorporates concepts such as Blooms Taxonomy, metacognition, the explicit teaching of skills, catering for individual learning styles and abilities through differentiating the curriculum, a whole school approach to literacy and numeracy and meaningful assessment. Merici College has been at the forefront of the use of technology to enhance learning, running an optional laptop program since 1994. It is committed to the integration of technology across the curriculum for all students and has state of the art facilities.