Science Classroom Teacher

St Peter'S Catholic College - Tuggerah; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay

Collaborative Coaching Time

Staff Development Days

School fee discounts

Wellbeing program

Middle Leaders Program

Overnight camp allowance

Job summary

St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah on the NSW Central Coast invites applications for a passionate Science Teacher – Chemistry and/or Physics (Years 7–12). This permanent full-time role commences 28 January 2027.

The college seeks a dedicated educator who can deliver engaging learning experiences and inspire a love of science. We offer a competitive package above NSW Department of Education rates, plus opportunities for professional development and staff benefits, including CPT time, wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science lessons for Years 7–12 (Chemistry and/or Physics)
• Inspire a love of science among students
• Uphold classroom safety and implement safeguarding practices

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher- Chemistry and/or Physics preferred (Years 7–12) to deliver engaging learning experiences and inspire a love of science. This is a permanent full-time position commencing on 28 January 2027.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:

• Higher pay:Our latest four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2%abovethe NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future
• More time:We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching Time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days plus further arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year
• Staff voice:Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts:Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support:we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.
• Middle Leaders Program: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow
• Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions

Specific Criteria

• Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner committed to the ethos of the Catholic School
• A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety
• Capacity to contribute to the school’s Continuous Improvement Cycle and is committed to student achievement
• Proven ability to apply sound pedagogical practices to create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the needs of all learners
• Skilled in analysing and reflecting on student learning data to ensure learning growth for all students;
• Highly effective in managing and facilitating safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices
• Willingness to contribute to the broader extracurricular aspects of school life as an active member of the school community
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community.
• Proficient in the use of technology to enhance student learning
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check
• Must be a 4-year trained teacher

About Us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning, and wellbeing. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Application Closing Date: COB, Monday, 2nd November 2026

Please note, we may interview candidates prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as reasonably possible.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1055 Students
76 TeachingStaff
23 Non-Teaching Staff

St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah Lakes is a Catholic systemic secondary co-educational school which aims to provide an education which integrates the secular and the sacred for Years 7-12 girls and boys in the Tuggerah Lakes district of the Central Coast. St Peter's is part of an educational community which includes home, parish, local community and society.