Classroom Teacher

Salary Range: $85,694 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

The College is expanding their teaching team and is attracting teachers who are dedicated and agile and whose practice relies on 21st century research, and evidence based pedagogy to fill multiple teaching positions. The Education faculty comprises of highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic teachers who are passionate about curriculum and pedagogical practice. In conjunction with teaching a range of Australian Curriculum and BSSS courses, our teachers are expert practitioners and leaders in curriculum design and resource development. Our teachers attend and lead professional learning and use technology in the classroom to enhance the learning experience of our students. Teachers report to their Coordinators. Multiple positions to teach Design and Technology, English, Science, Psychology, Health and Physical Education are available.

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
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. Please indicate on your Cover Letter which subject (Design and Technology, English, Science, Psychology, Health and Physical Education) you are applying to teach. This position involves working with children. Appointment 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 College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Contact Michael Wilkie on 02 6258 1055 or via email michael.wilkie@sfx.act.edu.au 
Application queries: Contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Position Description

Advertised: 10 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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