Inclusive Education Teacher
Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn
St Mary MacKillop College (Tuggeranong), Colleges (ACT)Posted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
Permanent/OngoingClassroom Teacher – Secondary
Salary Range
$94,596 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
Monday, 25 January 2027, Term One
About St Mary MacKillop College
St Mary MacKillop College is Canberra's largest secondary school, operating across two campuses: Years 7 to 9 at our Padua Campus in Wanniassa, and Years 10 to 12 at our St Peter's Campus in Isabella Plains. As part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG), we are connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools and nine Early Learning Centres across the region. Our diverse and talented teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise from various backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches the learning experience. We offer a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. At MacKillop, we provide staff with pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support for those transitioning from primary to secondary teaching. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, as well as our strong culture of quality teaching and learning, which is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.
About the Role
St Mary MacKillop College is seeking to appoint a highly effective and passionate Inclusive Education teacher. This position is critical in fostering an inclusive educational environment where every student has the potential to succeed. The successful applicant will work with the Inclusive Education Coordinators and a team of Classroom Support Assistants to provide support to classroom teachers in meeting diverse student needs across the College.
The successful applicant will bring the ability to:
- Facilitate and manage a safe and supportive learning environment
- Apply pedagogical practices in the area of Inclusive Education to motivate and engage students to achieve their best
- Differentiate instruction to challenge and extend students of diverse abilities
- Build and maintain relationships of trust and respect with students
- Analyse and reflect on student learning data to maximise learning growth for all students
- Contribute to an inclusive environment for students and staff
- Work collaboratively with colleagues as a member of team
- Utilise strong literacy skills, particularly in written communication
- Employ highly developed organisational skills and a commitment to ongoing professional learning
The Inclusive Education teacher will teach in a curriculum area which reflects their expertise.
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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices
Qualifications and Eligibility
- Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Master of Teaching
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
- Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn Policy
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.
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here .
Position-specific queries
Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au .
Application queries
Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au
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