Science Teacher

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.

Applicant Information Pack

Merici College, Braddon

Braddon, ACT

Website: 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.