Physics/Chemistry Teacher

Oakhill College Castle Hill; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Aquatic centre access

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Oakhill College in Castle Hill, NSW, is seeking an enthusiastic Science teacher to inspire students and deliver physics and chemistry subjects within a supportive Catholic education setting.

The role is a permanent, ongoing appointment with a focus on delivering high-quality teaching, collaboration with colleagues, and ongoing professional growth within a Lasallian community.

Qualifications

• Hold current and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic education values.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Teach with excellence, professionalism, and dedication to student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive Science education to students in Stages 4–5.
• Plan and implement effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Assess, provide feedback, and reporting on student learning.
• Develop teaching programs and assessments across all stages (preferred).
• Work collaboratively in a Science Faculty.
• Create and maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Use differentiated resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Effectively manage student behaviour and maintain an educational environment.
• Ability to teach an additional subject is highly desirable.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 4 September 2026

Role available: Physics/Chemistry Teacher Opportunities: Permanent position Commencement date: Term 1 2027 Oak...

• High quality environment with excellent facilities
• Collegial, supportive, and well resourced team
• Make a genuine impact on student outcomes and future pathways

Opportunities: Permanent position

Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School in the Lasallian tradition, located in Castle Hill, NSW. The College has an enrolment of approximately 2,250 students, with boys in Years 7 to 10 and a co‑educational setting in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill offers a wide range of subject choices and extra‑curricular activities, fostering the holistic development of each student.

Enriched by the core values of Lasallian education, Oakhill College supports high school students to understand and celebrate the Catholic faith. We aim to provide a curriculum which inspires, motivates and challenges students to maximise their potential. We understand that no two children are the same, and we nurture and celebrate their gifts, whatever form they may take.

Why Oakhill College?

The College is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality teaching and learning, supported by outstanding facilities and resources. Staff benefit from a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment that values community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and ongoing professional development.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and career progression of our staff.

• Employee benefits include discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport, access to the College aquatic centre, paid parental leave and generous portable long service leave across participating Catholic schools.
• Staff also benefit from a strong culture of professional learning, with a generous professional development budget supporting both in‑school and external training opportunities.
• Additional benefits include annual flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Oakhill College seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to join our passionate team of educators.
In the role of a Science Teacher, you be will be responsible for fostering our students' passion for science by nurturing their inquisitive minds within the educational context of science.

• Deliverying comprehensive Science education to students in Stages 4 - 5.
• Planning and implementing effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Assessing, providing feedback, and reporting on student learning.
• Developing teaching programs and assessments across all stages is preferred but not essential.
• Working collaboratively in an Science Faculty.
• Creating and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Using effective pedagogies, a range of differentiated approaches and a variety of stimulating and interactiveresources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Effectively managing student behaviour and maintaining an educational environment that promotes learning.
• The ability to teach an additional subject be highly desirable

The successful candidates will:

• Hold current and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Uphold the College's safeguarding standards and child protection policies and procedures.
• Teach with excellence, professionalism, and dedication to student success.
• Support and promote the Lasallian ethos and traditions of the College.
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and continuous improvement.
• Contribute as an innovative, collaborative, and engaging member of the College community.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with both male and female students, with an understanding of the educational needs and developmental stages of boys, particularly in Stages 4-6.

Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and school community. You can access the College’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement here .

This role is classified as child‑related and therefore requires a NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment.

Additional rigorous checks conducted prior to confirmation of employment include National Police Check, references, background, identity, work rights, and statutory checks.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

2000 Students
136 TeachingStaff
51 Non-Teaching Staff

Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School conducted in the Lasallian tradition, with an enrolment of 2,000 students; boys Years 7 to 10, co‑educational in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill College offers a wide range of subject choices and extra‑curricular activities.