Senior Drama Teacher

Join to apply for the Senior Drama Teacher role at Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn . Employment Status: Full-time Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service. Start Date: January 2026, Term One About Merici College: At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all‑girls school for Years 7–12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11–12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially. About The Role The Drama Teacher fosters a creative and inclusive learning environment where students build confidence, imagination, and performance skills through exploration and collaboration. In this role, you will deliver curriculum‑aligned lessons that develop students’ understanding of dramatic techniques, theatre styles, and production elements. You’ll bring learning to life by connecting drama to real‑world contexts, encouraging students to express themselves and interpret the world through performance. Through ongoing assessment and thoughtful feedback, you will monitor progress and support each student’s artistic and personal growth. Working closely with colleagues, families, and the wider school community, you will help create a supportive environment where all students can thrive. Ongoing professional development and accreditation opportunities are available to support your growth and ensure your practice remains current and evidence‑informed. Preferred applicants will also have the ability to teach another subject in addition to Drama. 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 ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration ACT 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 McLennan on or via email Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email #J-18808-Ljbffr