Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher

About the role

St Mary MacKillop College, Canberra's largest secondary school, is seeking a full-time Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher. The college operates two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at the Padua Campus in Wanniassa and Years 10 to 12 at the St Peter's Campus in Isabella Plains. It is part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), a network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres. The start date is Monday, 25 January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive learning environment and apply engaging pedagogical practices.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Build respectful relationships and analyse student data to enhance learning growth.
• Contribute to an inclusive school culture.

Required profile

• Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP).
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Accreditation in line with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Required skills

• Strong literacy skills.
• Organisation and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

What we offer

• Salary of $94,596 to $141,638 plus superannuation, set according to years of teaching service.
• Extensive training in the professional learning program Catalyst.
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based teaching.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) and up to 14 weeks (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave).
• Support for professional development and study, and the FLOURISH wellbeing program.
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW.

To apply, submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the position description; the appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for work with children.