Science Teacher

Canberra Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

13.5% superannuation

Employee recognition program

Salary packaging

Onsite coffee facilities

Morning tea & discounted lunches

Onsite health clinic

EAP for wellbeing

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School invites a dedicated Science Teacher to join the Senior School in 2027. The role involves teaching Science across senior pathways and contributing to pastoral care and co-curricular life.

You will collaborate with an experienced team to inspire and support students, leveraging assessment data to drive growth and ensure wellbeing. The position includes some out-of-hours commitments and responsibilities beyond the classroom.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary degree and recognised teaching qualification.
• ACT TQI registration and WWVP clearance.
• National Police Check and full Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to senior year levels and across pathways (IB Diploma, HSC, MYP).
• Contribute to pastoral care and co-curricular activities.
• undertake out-of-hours commitments across the school calendar.
• Use assessment data to advance student learning and provide feedback.
• Promote safeguarding and student wellbeing in all activities.

Skills

Science teaching

Assessment & feedback

English communication

Education

Tertiary degree in Education

Teacher qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 12 November 2026

Canberra Grammar School seeks an engaging and innovative Science Teacher to join the Senior School in 2027.

• Join an experienced, collaborative and experimental Science team
• Inspire students across a range of abilities and senior pathways
• Full-time, ongoing position commencing in 2027

About the Role

Canberra Grammar School is seeking an engaging and innovative Science Teacher to join our Senior School in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to make Science exciting, helping students see reactions, think logically, and develop the confidence to trial experiments.

Whether you are an accomplished educator or an emerging teacher with strong potential, you will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team committed to exceptional teaching, intellectual curiosity and the success of every student.

Teaching at CGS extends well beyond the classroom. Our teachers know their students as individuals, contribute to pastoral care through the Student House system and participate actively in the School’s co-curricular and community life. The position includes teaching, pastoral and co-curricular responsibilities, with some out-of-hours commitments across the School calendar.

About You

You are a passionate Mathematics educator who brings energy, clarity and creativity to the classroom. You enjoy challenging students to think deeply while making complex ideas accessible, engaging and relevant.

You will bring:

• subject expertise sufficient to teach Science to senior level, with demonstrated success across the secondary years
• the capacity to teach students across a broad range of ages, abilities and learning needs
• an inclusive approach and a strong belief that every student can grow in confidence and capability
• demonstrated use of assessment, feedback and data to advance student learning
• a genuine commitment to pastoral care, co-curricular participation and the broader life of the School
• ability to teach across more than one senior pathway, including the IB Diploma Programme, HSC or IB Middle Years Programme
• excellent written and spoken English, strong interpersonal skills and confidence using technology to enhance learning.

Personal Attributes

• a genuine love of Science and the ability to inspire that passion in students
• dedication to the wellbeing, formation and growth of every young person
• a commitment to inclusive excellence and high expectations for all learners
• sound judgement and high professional standards
• a collaborative, reflective and growth-focused approach to your practice.

All teachers at CGS are required to hold:

• a relevant tertiary degree and recognised teaching qualification
• current ACT Teacher Quality Institute registration and a valid WWVP
• a current National Police Check and full working rights in Australia

Benefits for You

As a CGS team member, you will have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• a highly competitive salary
• superannuation rate of 13.5%
• an employee recognition and awards programme
• attractive salary-packaging arrangements
• complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations;
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program

Working at CGS

At Canberra Grammar School, teachers are trusted as professionals, supported to grow and encouraged to bring ambition, creativity and fresh thinking to their practice.

You will join a diverse and forward-thinking educational community where academic excellence and student wellbeing are equally valued. You will have the opportunity to teach across respected Australian and international curriculum pathways, collaborate with passionate colleagues and make a meaningful contribution beyond the classroom.

Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with the Schools Child Safe policies.

Applications will be assessed as they are received. The School reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Affiliation: Anglican
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

2300 Students
191 TeachingStaff
166 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Boarding School

Offers IB

Canberra Grammar School is a co-educational Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths within a community guided by Christian values.The School respects and nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations.