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: 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
This is an exciting opportunity for a Religious Education Teacher to work alongside dedicated and agile educators who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching informed by contemporary research and evidence-based pedagogy. Our teachers are experts in delivering the Australian Curriculum and BSSS frameworks in Religious Education, fostering engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students. We value subject expertise, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Professional growth is a key priority, with all staff supported through a comprehensive, multi-tiered professional learning program that promotes excellence in teaching practice and ongoing career development.
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
- Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping community, supported by a written reference from a Parish Priest
- Have completed or be due to complete Accreditation D in accordance with the Accreditation to 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: Contact Michael Wilkie on 02 6258 1055 or via email michael.wilkie@sfx.act.edu.au
Application queries: Contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au
Applicant Information Pack
St Francis Xavier College, Florey (see more jobs from this school)
Florey, ACT
http://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.
