Humanities and Social Science Coordinator
- Provide strategic leadership for the Humanities and Social Sciences faculty.
- Lead curriculum development and support staff mentoring.
- Promote innovative and inclusive learning environments.
Salary Range: $154,326 plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2027 | Term One 2027
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 opportunity 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 staffrooms 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
The Humanities and Social Science Coordinator provides strategic leadership for the Humanities and Social Sciences faculty, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and student achievement. The role involves leading curriculum development, supporting and mentoring staff, overseeing assessment and reporting practices, and driving continuous improvement through analysis of student data. Working collaboratively with school leadership, the Coordinator promotes innovative and inclusive learning environments, monitors curriculum compliance, and fosters student engagement across Humanities disciplines. The position also contributes to faculty planning, resource management, and the implementation of whole-school priorities to enhance educational outcomes and strengthen academic excellence.
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
- Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) approval
- Accreditation in accordance with the 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: Nicola Grieb on ************ or via email *******************************.
Application queries: Recruitment team on ************ or via email ******************************.
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