Classroom Teacher - Science

Hunter Valley Grammar School; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HVGS is seeking a fixed term full-time Classroom Teacher of Science to commence January 2027 for the 2027 school year. The role covers Year 7–12 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science) at Stage 6 level, with HSC/DP context and IB MYP willingness.

On campus, duties run 8:00 am to at least 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours for meetings and professional learning.

Qualifications

• Experience or capacity to teach Year 7–12 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science) at Stage 6 level, HSC or DP.
• Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and/or willingness to undertake Professional Learning to teach the IB MYP.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of classes as determined by the timetable.
• Provide an academically challenging, stimulating and safe environment for students.
• Foster collaboration and sharing of knowledge with colleagues.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a strong dedication to customer service.
• Engage in the school's wellbeing program, mentoring and wellbeing lessons.
• Support student engagement in service-learning programs.
• Contribute to the school's co-curricular program.
• Attend assemblies, carnivals, meetings and Professional Learning days.
• Attend Parent/Teacher evenings and other school functions as scheduled.
• Support and demonstrate proficiency in the school's Learning Management System (e.g., TASS, MS Teams/OneNote, Toddle).
• Maintain an active Professional Learning Plan and attend required PL sessions.
• Attend an annual school camp with occasional nights away.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to the school's business.
• Any other duties as directed by the Principal.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a fixed term full-time Classroom Teacher Science, commencing in January 2027 for the 2027 school year. We are seeking applicants with experience or capacity to teach Year’s 7-12 Science, either Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science at Stage 6 level, HSC or DP. Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and/or a willingness to undertake Professional Learning to teach the IB MYP is expected.

Work Pattern: This position is to be on campus from 8:00 am until at least 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday each school day in accordance with the published term dates. Staff meetings and other avenues for collaboration require attendance beyond 4:00pm.

Key Duties

As a Classroom Teacher - Science within the Senior School, you will have responsibility to:

• Teach a full load of classes as determined by the applicable timetable.
• Be proactive in providing an academically challenging, stimulating and safe environment where students are enthused about their studies.
• Foster a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and sharing of knowledge and information with colleagues.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Display a strong dedication to customer service.
• Engage actively in the wellbeing program of the School, including taking a Mentor Group each morning and for scheduled wellbeing lessons (2 periods in a 10 day cycle), contribute to wellbeing reporting, monitoring/mentoring of student development etc.
• Actively support student engagement in service-learning program(s) of the School, both within the classroom and beyond it.
• Applicants should be prepared to make a contribution to the School’s co-curricular program in area(s) of interest or expertise.
• Attend all identified assemblies, carnivals, meetings and Professional Learning days as scheduled.
• Attend Parent/Teacher evenings, presentation ceremonies and other school functions as determined by the Principal, some which are outside of normal hours.
• Actively support and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the School’s Learning Management System as associated programmes (e.g. TASS, Microsoft Teams/OneNote, Toddle).
• Have an active Professional Learning Plan and attend all required Professional Learning sessions etc.
• Attend an annual school camp; which generally occur during term time and require some nights away.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the School's business.
• Any other duties as directed by the Principal.

Applications close: 5:00 pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026

Hunter Valley Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.