Science Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Wellbeing benefits

Training & development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley is seeking a qualified Science Teacher to join its all‑girls secondary community within Sydney Catholic Schools. You will lead engaging science instruction and foster a Catholic learning environment.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation; Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain them are welcome. This full-time position offers competitive remuneration and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Education qualification and NESA accreditation are required.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain them per policy.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered science teaching.
• Deliver inclusive, rigorous learning experiences within a Catholic environment.
• Maintain strong classroom management and focus on student well-being.

Skills

Science teaching

Classroom management

Student well-being focus

Inclusive learning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications or willingness

Job description

Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Mary MacKillop Catholic College is an all-girls secondary school that consistently attains high academic excellence. This is achieved through a personalised, yet dynamic approach to learning which caters to each young woman's needs, passions and aspirations.

About You

As a Science Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• expertise in Science, with additional teaching areas advantageous
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

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Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

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