<p><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>$82,796&nbsp;to $136,848&nbsp;plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Term One, January 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>About St John Paul II College&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to&nbsp;maximise&nbsp;student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Humanities and Social Science Teacher will engage students in exploring history, geography, civics, and culture to deepen their understanding of the world and their place within it. You will design and deliver rich learning experiences that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and informed citizenship. You’ll play a key role in shaping students’ ability to analyse complex issues, appreciate diverse perspectives, and connect past events to contemporary challenges. Join a passionate and collaborative faculty that values creativity, academic rigour, and professional growth. Working within a supportive school culture, you will contribute to curriculum design, assessment, and whole-school initiatives that inspire a lifelong interest in the humanities.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.jpc.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Nicola Grieb&nbsp;on 02&nbsp;6163 4800 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Humanities%20and%20Social%20Sciences%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Humanities%20and%20Social%20Sciences%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Humanities%20and%20Social%20Sciences%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Humanities%20and%20Social%20Sciences%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Humanities%20and%20Social%20Sciences%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Humanities%20and%20Social%20Sciences%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506138/humanities-and-social-sciences-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>