Humanities Teacher (Sociology, Behavioural Science or Global Politics)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
4 October 2026
Posted 15 Sep 2026
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Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
103.2
75.8 teaching · 27.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
992
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
992 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary Range: $85,694 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: January 2027, 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.
Merici College is an authorised IB World School, offering the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education - that we believe is important for our students.
About the Role
The Humanities Teacher (Sociology, Behavioural Science or Global Politics) delivers engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experiences that develop students’ critical thinking, research and analytical skills. The successful applicant will foster an inclusive learning environment, support student progress through ongoing assessment and feedback, collaborate with colleagues and families, and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and excellence in teaching.
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 wee…