Humanities Teacher
Merici College, Braddon
Braddon, ACT
Secondary Teacher – Teaching Subject: HASS
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position – Full Time
Applications Close: 30 November 2025
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: January 2026, Term One
About Merici College
Merici College is an all‑girls, 7‑12 Catholic college dedicated to empowering women to love life, be hopeful, faithful, and build futures that surpass expectation. As a vibrant community, we offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11‑12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7‑10), focusing on innovative programs that inspire academic, spiritual, and social excellence.
About the Role
The Humanities Teacher inspires students to explore history, geography, civics, and culture through engaging, curriculum‑aligned lessons that develop curiosity, critical thinking, and global awareness. The role involves using evidence‑based teaching strategies, providing regular assessment and feedback, collaborating with colleagues and families, and maintaining professional standards through ongoing development and accreditation.
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 career development and study opportunities.
- Access to our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish.
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation.
Application Process
Applicants must 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 and 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 school, please visit our website.
Position‑specific queries: Please contact Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4*** or via email ***************@merici.act.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5*** or via email ***********@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Merici College, Braddon – 802 Students, 57 Teaching Staff, 31 Non‑Teaching Staff.
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