Religious Education Teacher

Religious Education TeacherJob no: 506660Work type: Permanent/OngoingLocation: St Francis Xavier College (Florey)Categories: Classroom Teacher - SecondarySalary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.Employment Status: Full-timeEligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent ResidentStart Date: NegotiableAbout St Francis Xavier CollegeSt Francis Xavier College is a large co-educational Year 7-12 Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in the ACT. The College is committed to equity of access to, and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1,350 students.About the RoleThe College is recruiting a teacher of Religious Education with the ability to teach English and Humanities. The position will suit a teacher who has the ability, professional qualifications and interest in this subject discipline. The Religious Education faculty is a highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic team who are passionate about curriculum and pedagogical practice.Benefits and OpportunitiesExtensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, CatalystAccess to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice24 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 opportunitiesAccess our People Wellbeing Program, FlourishFree onsite parkingOpportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choiceQualifications and EligibilityBachelor of Education or Master in TeachingACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearanceACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registrationTo teach lead Religious Education in a Catholic school you must:Be a practising Catholic, connected to a parish or other worshipping communityHave completed or be due to complete Accreditation D in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy.Application ProcessApplicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume 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 College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.Position-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.auApplication queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au#S-DNIAdvertised: 17 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time