Senior Secondary Teachers (Years 11 and 12 Colleges): permanent and contract positions – Economics, Legal Studies, Business & Business Services (VET)

Closes: 06 May 2025

Classification: Teachers
Salary: $105,498 - $125,582 plus superannuation
Position No: Senior Secondary Teachers (Years 11 and 12 Colleges): permanent and contract positions – Economics, Legal Studies, Business & Business Services (VET)
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 April 2025
Contact Officer: EDU Recruitment on eduteacherrecruitment@act.gov.au

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Senior Secondary Teachers (Years 11 and 12 Colleges): permanent and contract positions – Economics, Legal Studies, Business & Business Services (VET)

• Competitive public school pay and conditions that rank among Australia’s best.
• Work close to home as all schools are within a 30-minute drive from where you live Up to $12K relocation assistance for interstate and international teachers.

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The ACT Education Directorate is seeking passionate and dedicated Senior Secondary Teachers for a permanent and contract positions at Gungahlin College teaching Legal Studies, Economics, Business and Business Services (VET) for Years 11 and 12 students.

We believe in the lifechanging impact of education. Our Future of Education Strategy puts students at the centre of everything we do. Joining the ACT Education Directorate is not just a teaching position for now; it’s a choice for your future. You’ll receive benefits and entitlements that make us an employer of choice for teachers.

About ACT colleges:

ACT colleges use the ACT Board of Secondary Studies (BSSS) Curriculum. They operate on a continuous school-based assessment model. This means there are no external examinations apart from the ACT Scaling Test (AST) in Year 12. Instead, students are assessed on their learning throughout the 2 years focusing on different themes or skills.

Colleges and their teachers help create the curriculum and decide which courses to offer students. They provide high-quality educational programs in both regular academic subjects and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. VET courses teach students practical skills and allow them to earn credits for both a VET qualification and a Senior Secondary Certificate, improving job prospects and provides a better learning experience. Teachers applying from interstate can use existing skills and experience as course and content knowledge is easily transferrable.

Gungahlin College is a dynamic school offering a high-quality educational experience. Our core values are Connect, Learn and Achieve. Students are expected to strive for excellence, to connect with their community and to support one another.

In this role, you will:

• Design and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that cater to a diverse range of students.
• Implement evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance critical thinking and real-world application of course content.
• Assess student progress using formative and summative assessment methods, aligned with the ACT BSSS guidelines.
• Maintain a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters academic achievement and student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning and assessment tasks.
• Engage with industry and community partnerships to enhance student learning, particularly within the Business Services (VET) pathway.
• Ensure compliance with vocational education requirements, including competency-based assessments, work placement and RTO (Registered Training Organisation) obligations.
• Participate in school support programs, student mentoring and extracurricular activities as required.

About you:

• Hold a recognised tertiary teaching qualification with expertise in Commerce/ Legal Studies.
• Experience in Legal Studies, Economics, Business, and/or Business Services (VET) at the senior secondary level.
• Competency-based training and assessment experience, with relevant industry qualifications and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Commitment to fostering a student-centred learning environment.
• Ability to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students, staff and the broader school community.

What we offer:

• Competitive teacher pay and conditions: Starting from $88,615 for new educators, up to $125,582 for experienced teachers.
• Career growth: Access a three-year New Educator Support Program and ongoing professional development.
• Work-life balance: Our 9 colleges are all within a 30-minute drive from wherever you live in Canberra.
• Focus on wellbeing: Our Enterprise Agreement prioritises teacher wellbeing, better workloads and provides four staff development days a year (student-free) at the beginning of each term.

Eligibility requirements:

To apply and work as a teacher in an ACT public school, you must have:

• A recognised four-year full-time tertiary teaching qualification.
• ACT Teacher Registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility to apply for it. Teachers holding registration in another Australian state or territory or New Zealand are eligible for mutual recognition.
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WwVP) registration or eligibility to apply for it.
• Approved working in Australia status (Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or valid working visa). Business sponsorship is available and assessed on an individual basis. Email eduteachingincanberra@act.gov.au to find out more.

How to apply:

Apply via our job portal here, noting you will need to provide:

• A statement (maximum three pages) aligning your experience with the seven AITSL Standards (Australian Professional Standards for Teachers). To assist you, refer to the Applicant Pack.
• Your resume/CV outlining your experience and qualifications to teach.
• Evidence of your teacher registration or enrolment in an accredited initial teacher education course.
• Evidence of your ACT WwVP registration or Australian state or territory equivalent.
• Two referee reports, one from a current or previous manager/supervisor.

For more information visit our website or email us at eduteacherrecruitment@act.gov.au.

The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT (Active TQI and Working with Vulnerable People Registration).

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