Science Teacher

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIMITED; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Highview College invites a dedicated Science Teacher to join our Maryborough campus, delivering Science to Years 7–12 and collaborating with a supportive faculty from Term 1 2027. The role is 0.8–1.0 FTE on a permanent basis, with Chemistry specialisation and capability to teach Mathematics considered advantageous.

We value a candidate with current VIT registration and the ability to differentiate instruction, manage classrooms safely, and contribute to pastoral and co-curricular life within a

Qualifications

• Current VIT registration or capacity to attain.
• Relevant teaching qualification in Science.
• Ability to plan, differentiate and assess a rigorous curriculum.
• Strong communication and pastoral care involvement.

Responsibilities

• Plans, delivers and assesses a rigorous Science curriculum (Australian Curriculum and VCE).
• Works as part of a collaborative Science faculty.
• Keeps students safe in laboratories by following procedures and risk assessments.
• Contributes to pastoral/DELTA and co-curricular life, including camps and excursions.

Skills

Pedagogical knowledge

Classroom management

Planning & differentiation

Communication skills

LMS proficiency

Education

VIT registration

Teaching qualification in Science

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

Highview College seeks an enthusiastic Science Teacher (Years 7-12) to join a collaborative faculty commencing Term 1 2027.Ongoing role, 0.8-1.0 FTE. Chemistry specialisation and ability to teach Mathematics advantageous.

Teach Science across Years 7-12 in a collaborative faculty - ongoing, 0.8-1.0 FTE from Term 1 2027

Maryborough, Australia

Reference: 6944738

• An opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists, teaching Science across Years 7-12 as part of a collaborative Science faculty
• Ongoing teaching position, 0.8-1.0 FTE, negotiated with the successful candidate | Suitable for a graduate or Early Career Teacher
• Salary range $84,443-$126,450, depending on level and experience (pro rata)
• A Year 7-12 College of approximately 500 students in Maryborough and serving the Central Goldfields region, where staff, students and families form one connected community
• Ready for Life is our guiding ethos - we prepare every student for what comes after school, not just ATAR, through flexible pathways spanning VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET and School-Based Apprenticeships
• Our GRACE values - Growth, Respect, Aspiration, Compassion and Excellence - guide and drive us as a College, and are what we expect of every member of our community, every day
• Founded in 1974 when four Maryborough churches joined together to establish the first ecumenical school in Australia; that spirit of collaboration and welcome to people of all backgrounds and faiths continues today
• A significant number of staff remain at Highview for decades rather than years, including former students who have returned to our community to build their careers with us

WHY HIGHVIEW?

• A community where you are known, supported and valued, with genuine scope for your work to make a visible difference
• Remuneration above Government and Catholic award rates, an Employee Assistance Program, and access to a staff gym
• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements, with your load set between 0.8 and 1.0 FTE to suit you and the College
• A close-knit regional lifestyle in Maryborough, with Ballarat and Bendigo each under an hour's drive

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to join our Science faculty in 2027. This role:

• plans, delivers and assesses a rigorous, engaging Science curriculum in line with the Australian Curriculum and VCE, using student data to differentiate learning for all students
• works as part of a collaborative Science faculty, reporting to the Head of Science
• keeps students safe in laboratories and other specialist learning spaces by following safe work procedures and risk assessments
• contributes to the pastoral/DELTA program and the co-curricular life of the College, including camps and excursions

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Current VIT registration (or capacity to attain), with a relevant teaching qualification in Science
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and classroom management skills, with the ability to plan, differentiate and assess a rigorous curriculum
• Confident use of a Learning Management System (or similar) for planning, assessment and reporting
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in contributing to pastoral care and co-curricular life at Highview
• A Chemistry specialisation will be an advantage, as will the ability to also teach Mathematics

CONDITIONS AND SALARY

Per the Highview College Enterprise Agreement:

• $84,443-$126,450, depending on level and experience
• 0.8-1.0 FTE, negotiated with the successful candidate

Highview College is committed to child safety and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and faiths.

Affiliation: Ecumenical
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

490 Students
60 TeachingStaff
40 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Highview College is a proudly Christian ecumenical secondary school in Maryborough, founded in 1974 as Australia’s first fully ecumenical school. With a welcoming community of approximately 500 students, Highview services Maryborough and the surrounding Central Goldfields region, including students from as far away as Castlemaine, St Arnaud and Ballarat. The College provides an accessible, values-based education where every student is known, supported and encouraged to grow.