Online Science Teacher – Partner School, Term 2 (Environmental & Physical Science)

Jobgether; Australia; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote teaching arrangement

Fixed-term engagement Jan–Mar 2027

Collaborative international education

Job summary

Partner School in Australia is seeking an experienced Online Science Teacher for a fixed-term assignment from January to March 2027. You will deliver live Environmental and Physical Science lessons to a small partner class using digital tools and virtual labs.

Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, guiding the scientific method, assessing progress, and communicating with families. Familiarity with international curricula is a plus; onboarding completes by December 2026.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of teaching experience in a school setting.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental and Physical Science.
• Availability January–March 2027.
• Excellent communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and technology-enabled education.
• Teaching qualification preferred.
• Online teaching experience is advantageous.
• Experience teaching Environmental or Physical Science at middle/high school level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging live online lessons in Environmental and Physical Science.
• Teach ecosystems, sustainability, energy, forces and motion, matter and its properties.
• Guide students through scientific method with investigations and observations.
• Use digital tools, virtual labs, and simulations to support learning.
• Assess progress, provide feedback, and adapt teaching approaches.
• Prepare meaningful homework, activities, and assessments.
• Communicate progress with students, families and academic team.
• Contribute to development of educational resources and student experience.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related

Teaching qualification (preferred)

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Virtual labs / simulations

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Online Science Teacher - Partner School, Term 2 (Environmental & Physical Science) based in Australia.

We are looking for an experienced Science Teacher to deliver engaging, live online lessons in Environmental Science and Physical Science to a small partner school class.
You will help students develop a strong understanding of the natural and physical world while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific confidence.
The role covers topics including ecosystems, sustainability, energy, forces and motion, and the properties of matter.
Through interactive teaching methods, virtual labs, simulations, and practical activities, you will create an engaging digital classroom experience.
You will also monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs.
This is a fully remote, fixed-term teaching opportunity running from January to March 2027, with onboarding completed by December 2026.
Lessons follow the Spain/Italy time zone (CET), making this opportunity particularly suitable for teachers who can work comfortably with European schedules.

Accountabilities

You will plan and deliver high-quality online science instruction, helping students build subject knowledge and apply scientific concepts through structured learning activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and deliver engaging live lessons covering Environmental Science and Physical Science.

• Teach key concepts such as ecosystems, sustainability, energy, forces and motion, matter and its properties, and human interactions with the environment.

• Guide students through the scientific method, including formulating questions, conducting simple investigations, recording observations, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.

• Use digital teaching tools, virtual laboratories, simulations, and interactive resources to create an effective and supportive online classroom.

• Assess student understanding and progress, provide constructive feedback, and adapt teaching approaches to improve learning outcomes.

• Prepare meaningful homework, learning activities, and assessments.

• Communicate regularly and professionally with students, families, and the wider academic team regarding progress and learning needs.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of educational resources and the overall student learning experience.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced classroom teacher with strong subject knowledge in Environmental and Physical Science, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver effective technology-enabled instruction. The following qualifications and experience are required or preferred:

• At least 5 years of teaching experience in a school setting. Tutoring experience does not count toward this requirement.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Science Education, or a related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of Environmental Science and Physical Science.

• Availability for the complete teaching schedule from January to March 2027.

• Excellent communication skills when working with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms and enthusiasm for technology-enabled education.

• A recognized teaching qualification, such as a teaching degree, teaching license, or postgraduate certificate in education, is preferred.

• Previous online teaching experience is an advantage.

• Experience teaching Environmental Science or Physical Science at middle or high school level is preferred.

• Familiarity with international or U.S. curricula is an advantage.

Benefits

• Fully remote teaching arrangement.

• Fixed-term teaching engagement from January to March 2027.

• Opportunity to teach a small class in a live, interactive online environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to students' scientific knowledge, curiosity, and academic development.

• Collaboration with an international education community.

• Opportunity to use innovative digital tools and technology-enabled teaching resources.

Teaching schedule (CET - Spain/Italy time):

• Monday: 9:15 AM-10:15 AM.

• Wednesday: 9:15 AM-10:15 AM.

• Thursday: 9:15 AM-11:15 AM.

• Onboarding must be completed by December 2026.