Senior School Humanities Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 7 September 2026

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, join our team at Burgmann Anglican School.

Position: Senior School Humanities Teacher (Years 9-12)

Status: 0.8 FTE to Full Time – Permanent Contract

Faculty: Humanities Faculty

Commencement: Term 4, 2026

Position Location: Valley Campus, 4 The Valley Avenue, Gungahlin

Line Management: This position will be responsible to the Head of Senior School through the Humanities Faculty Leader, and ultimately to the Principal

Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.

The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.

Duties

• Use a range of teaching strategies to deliver quality programs that are inclusive of all students and are responsive to their learning strengths and needs
• Ability to teach Sociology, Economics, Legal Studies and Business Studies. Ability to teach Religious Studies would be advantageous
• Establish a rapport with students to create inclusive, supportive learning environments
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Communicate with colleagues, students and parents in a respectful, effective and professional way
• Actively participate in the school’s co-curricular program, providing appropriate duty of care and supervision which may include a weekend commitment
• Participate in the pastoral care program and if required, lead a Pastoral Care class
• Actively participate in professional learning activities aligned with the school’s priorities
• Actively support the Christian ethos of an Anglican School
• Other duties as required

Pastoral Care

• Take responsibility for a Pastoral Care class, including:
• Developing positive relationships with students
• Monitoring uniform, appearance and student behaviour
• Teach the Pastoral Care program
• Liaise with parents regarding academic and pastoral progress of students
• Undertake administrative tasks required

Selection Criteria

• A relevant teaching qualification and experience teaching to Senior School students
• A passion for effective teaching and learning
• An understanding of positive education theory and practices
• An interest in working with adolescents
• The ability to differentiate the teaching program to address students’ learning styles and varied academic needs
• A willingness to participate in curriculum development and professional development
• Expertise or interest in the emotional, social and physical development of adolescents
• Experience in the meaningful integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into the curriculum

Salary, Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Applications Close: Monday, 7 September 2026

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Attachments:

• Humanities Teacher 2026.pdf

Burgmann Anglican School

see more jobs from this school

GUNGAHLIN, ACT

Website: http://www.burgmann.act.edu.au
Principal: Leonie Harwood

Affiliation: Anglican
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1828 Students
133 Teaching Staff
92 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Burgmann Anglican School in Canberra is a ELC to Year 12 school with approximately 1,800 students across two campuses. The School is part of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.