Italian Teacher

Italian Teacher

Job no: 505633
Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: St Mary MacKillop College (Tuggeranong)
Categories: Classroom Teacher - Secondary

Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 23 January 2026

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), St Mary MacKillop is connected to a wider network of 56 Catholic schools in the ACT and NSW and nine Early Learning Centres in the ACT. The diverse and talented teaching staff bring a wealth of experience and expertise from many different backgrounds, creating a friendly and supportive environment that enriches learning. St Mary MacKillop offers a wide range of curriculum options, excellent facilities, and numerous co-curricular opportunities. Staff are provided pathways to leadership, access to professional learning and wellbeing programs, flexible working arrangements, and support to transition from primary to secondary teaching. St Mary MacKillop is proud of the inclusive, welcoming community and strong culture of quality teaching and learning, committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

About the Role

The Italian teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and effective language instruction aligned with the curriculum, using a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. The teacher creates a supportive and stimulating learning environment, assess and provide feedback on student progress, and maintain accurate records. The role involves regular communication with parents, collaboration with colleagues, and active participation in professional development. The teacher is expected to uphold school policies, contribute to curriculum planning, attend meetings, and demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and proficiency in using technology for both teaching and administrative tasks.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in the 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 Lachlan McNicol on 02 6209 0124 or via email Lachlan.McNicol@mackillop.act.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

Advertised: 28 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time