Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 September 2026

Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned English programs that develop literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Monitor student progress, provide targeted feedback, and collaborate with colleagues to support strong learning outcomes.

Salary Range:$85,694 to $141,638plus 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 chance 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 staff rooms 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 an English Teacher, you will inspire a love of language, literature, and communication, fostering the skills students need to express themselves with clarity and confidence. You will design and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that support a diverse range of learners and encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for reading and writing.

Through thoughtful assessment and feedback,



you will monitor student progress, celebrate achievements, and provide targeted support to help every learner reach their potential. Collaborating closely with colleagues, you will contribute to a dynamic English faculty that is committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

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 choices

Qualificationsand Eligibility

- Bachelor of Education/Teaching or Master of 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

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

960 Students
73 Teaching Staff

33 Non-Teaching Staff

Embracing a rich tradition of academic excellence, the College caters to the educational needs of all students, offering a nurturing Catholic environment where every student can thrive. Guided by our core values of justice, peace, and courage, we inspire excellence in all aspects of student life.

Grounded in the teachings of Jesus, we cultivate a culture of compassion and respect, nurturing family values within a supportive atmosphere.

📌 English Teacher (Canberra)
🏢 Catholic Education, Archdiocese Of Canberra And Goulburn
📍 Canberra