Religious Education Teacher

Salary Range : $94,596 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 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 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 College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here . Position-specific queries: Michael Wilkie on 02 6258 1055 or via michael.wilkie@sfx.act.edu.au Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au