Chemistry Teacher

Carey Baptist Grammar School; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carey Baptist Grammar School invites applications for a full‑time Chemistry Teacher to join the Science team. The role covers Chemistry across the senior years, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, fostering a student-centred learning culture.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum innovation and assessment best practices and work with experienced colleagues committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching qualification and experience teaching secondary Chemistry.
• Experience teaching the IB Diploma Programme.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• VIT Registration or eligibility to register in Victoria (VIT).

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry across the senior years, including the IB Diploma Programme.
• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning to challenge and support all students.
• Know students well to personalise learning and track progress.
• Innovate in teaching practices and integrate learning technologies.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing Science team.

Skills

Chemistry teaching

IB Diploma Chemistry

Communication skills

Creativity in teaching

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT Registration

Job description

1mo ago , from Is Recruit - Independent Schools

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chemistry Teacher to join the Science team. This opportunity is ideally suited to an educator who inspires young people through scientific inquiry and who has demonstrated experience teaching International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Chemistry. This role requires a deep commitment to student-centred learning, curriculum innovation and assessment best practices.

This is a full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027, initially offered on a 12-month contract, however a permanent contract may be considered for the right candidate.

Learn more about our community:

Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni.

With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators.

• Bulleen Sports Complex
• Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland

Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported.

The role:

As a member of Carey's highly collaborative and innovative teaching community, you will contribute to a rich learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and student wellbeing. You will teach Chemistry across the senior years, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and work alongside dedicated colleagues committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will embrace Carey's commitment to educating the whole person and fostering a culture where every student is known, valued, and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Teach Chemistry while fostering a positive and motivating classroom environment
• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning so that every student is challenged, makes progress and thrives in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Commit to knowing students well, ensuring that learning is personalised so students can take their own next step in their learning progress
• Continuously seek-out innovation, trying new teaching and learning strategies in the classroom and contribute to a culture of experimentation
• Skilfully integrate learning technology into practice, selecting the most appropriate tools to enhance the learning experience

What do I need to succeed?

• Teaching qualification
• Demonstrated experience teaching secondary Chemistry, including the IB Diploma Programme.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for creativity and innovation in teaching
• A valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration

Our commitment to Child Safety:

Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times.

You can read more about Carey's Child Safety policieshere.

Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Descriptionhere.