Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 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 John Paul II College 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. By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise 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. About the Role As a Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher, you will lead students in the study of history, geography, civics, and economics, fostering a deeper understanding of society and their place within it. Through evidence-based high impact teaching practices, you will promote critical thinking, empathy, and active, informed citizenship. The role involves developing lessons that connect the past and present, encouraging analysis of diverse perspectives, and engaging students with contemporary global and social issues. Working in partnership with colleagues, you will contribute to a collaborative and reflective learning culture that supports the development of socially conscious, engaged, and informed citizens. 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 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 Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) accreditation 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 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. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here. Position-specific queries: Please contact Nicola Grieb on or via email . Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 or via email . Back to job listing