High School Science Teacher (Biology and/or Chemistry)

Southern Highlands Christian School; Bowral; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Southern Highlands Christian School is seeking a passionate, NESA-accredited Science teacher to deliver Biology and Chemistry to Years 7–12. The role offers 0.6 FTE to full-time arrangements for 2027, with commencement in Term 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of High School and align with the school’s Christian worldview. Applicants should be committed Christians, NSW-registered, and capable of integrating faith with science education while maintaining high academic

Formación

• Qualified to teach Science to Senior School students with a Biblical perspective.
• NESA accreditation in NSW and genuine passion for Science education.
• Proven ability to engage Years 7–12 learners and embed Christian worldview in teaching.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging programs across Stages 4–6, compliant with NSW Education Standards Authority requirements and taught from a Biblical perspective.
• Deliver Stage 6 Biology and/or Chemistry with academic rigour for HSC preparation.
• Plan and supervise practical investigations, ensuring laboratory safety and proper equipment care.
• Foster a positive, child-safe classroom culture and liaise with Learning Support for appropriate student support.
• Implement quality assessment practices and report student progress on time.
• Provide pastoral care and collaborate with parents, faculty planning and co-curricular programs.

Conocimientos

Biology teaching

Chemistry teaching

Science education

Christian worldview

Classroom management

Educación

NESA accreditation NSW

Descripción del empleo

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING POSITION

Science – Biology/Chemistry Teacher

Years 7-12 | 0.6 FTE to Full-Time | 2027

Southern Highlands Christian School is seeking a passionate, NESA-accredited Science teacher with the ability to each Biology and/or Chemistry through to Year 12. Applications are warmly welcomed from experienced teachers and early career teachers.

We are a Preschool to Year 12 co-educational day school offering nurturing, challenging, Christ-centred learning, set on seven acres on the outskirts of Bowral in the beautiful Southern Highlands. Science at SHCS is an invitation to wonder: to investigate the order, beauty and intricacy of God's creation, to ask hard questions, and to think carefully and Biblically about the physical world.

THE POSITION

Department: High School – Science
Status: 2027 contract, 0.6 FTE to Full-Time (negotiable for the right applicant), commencing Term 1, 2027
Reporting: Head of High School
Award / Agreement: Remuneration, duties and conditions as per the School's applicable Award or Enterprise Agreement (or as revised)

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• A committed Christian of evangelical persuasion, actively involved in a local church, and able to sincerely affirm the School's Statement of Faith.
• Suitably qualified and NESA accredited in NSW, with a genuine passion for Science education and embedding a Christian worldview in their teaching.
• Qualified to teach Junior Science (Stages 4 and 5) and Stage 6 Biology/Chemistry; Stage 6 Mathematics is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an understanding of the developmental, spiritual and emotional needs of adolescents.
• Effective classroom management strategies suited to adolescents, fostering a settled, engaged and positive learning environment.
• Competent with technology in teaching, learning and laboratory practice, and committed to your own ongoing professional learning.
• A commitment to a child safe culture, strong parent partnerships, staff devotions and the wider life of the school.
• A current employed Working with Children Check.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging programs across Stages 4, 5 and 6, compliant with NESA requirements and taught from a Biblical perspective.
• Deliver Stage 6 Biology and/or Chemistry with academic rigour, preparing students well for the HSC and further study.
• Plan, conduct and supervise practical investigations safely, maintaining laboratory safety standards and caring for faculty equipment.
• Foster a positive, child safe classroom culture with clear expectations, differentiating learning and liaising with Learning Support so every student is appropriately supported.
• Implement quality assessment practices, monitoring student progress and reporting accurately and on time.
• Care pastorally for students so each is known, seen and loved; communicate with parents in line with school policy; and contribute to faculty planning and to the pastoral, co-curricular and outdoor education programs.

CHILD SAFETY

At SHCS, child safety is inseparable from who we are. Our commitment that every student is known, seen and loved means building a culture where children are safe, listened to, and confident that any concern they raise will be taken seriously and acted upon.

The School complies with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and the NSW Child Safe Standards. Every staff member shares this responsibility: implementing our child safety policies, maintaining professional boundaries, promptly reporting any risk of harm, and modelling the care and respect we ask of our students. We seek to appoint people who welcome that responsibility.

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY

The School is committed to a healthy and safe workplace. All staff must take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others, follow work health and safety policies and procedures, and participate in school safety by completing risk assessments and reporting hazards and incidents – particularly important in a laboratory setting.