Science Teacher

Emanuel School; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Additional leave for Jewish High Holidays

Comprehensive staff wellbeing program

Access to the School's gym

Discounted school fees for staff's children

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Science Teacher for a full-time position starting in January 2026. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant teaching qualification, be accredited with NESA, and have experience teaching Science across Years 7-12, including senior Chemistry and/or Physics. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree/teaching qualification.
• Accredited with NESA.
• Hold a current Working With Children Check.
• Experience teaching Science across Years 7-12, including senior Chemistry and/or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to students in Years 7-12.
• Foster a love of learning and a strong sense of community among students.

Skills

Teaching Science across Years 7-12

Experience in senior Chemistry and/or Physics

Accreditation with NESA

Working With Children Check

Education

Relevant degree/teaching qualification

Job description

We have an opportunity for an engaging and experienced Science Teacher to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing at the start of the 2026 school year (Friday 23 January 2026).

The successful applicant needs to have a relevant degree/teaching qualification, be accredited with NESA, and hold a current Working With Children Check. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Science across Years 7-12, including senior Chemistry and/or Physics.

About Our School

Emanuel is an independent, co-educational, Jewish day school from Pre-school to Year 12, situated in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. We are a Jewish School, though you do not need to be Jewish to join our team.

Emanuel School is committed to providing co-educational excellence in a Pre-school to Year 12 continuum. We value the individuality of all students and encourage the development of their special interests and talents. Our objective is to extend our students to the best of their ability, and to foster a love of learning, a strong sense of community, and a pride in their Jewish heritage.

Why work at Emanuel?

Emanuel School has been recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice. This prestigious award is testament to the fact that, by working at Emanuel, you will become part of a community that is supportive, caring, and respectful.

We offer professional development and leadership opportunities, additional leave for Jewish High Holidays, a comprehensive staff wellbeing program, and access to up to four confidential counselling sessions for yourself and immediate family each year.

What We Offer

• professional development and leadership opportunities to help develop your mind, spirit, and being
• additional leave for Jewish High Holidays
• a comprehensive staff wellbeing program, including access to the School's gym and weekly staff fitness sessions with a qualified trainer and optional annual flu shots
• access to up to four confidential counselling sessions for yourself and immediate family each year
• time to get to know each other, with events and activities planned by our Social Committee
• where applicable, discounted school fees to staff who have children enrolled at our School

How to Apply

Send your application to [e-mail]. All applications should include a cover letter and a copy of your university transcripts.

Emanuel seeks to be a child safe school

Emanuel School is committed to promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our students as our paramount priority. We seek to maintain a preventative, proactive, and participatory approach to child safety, promoting student voice and agency.

Emanuel School has zero tolerance for child abuse and has established systems and policies to protect children, while in the School's care, from abuse and to promote physical, emotional, and cyber safety.

Emanuel School welcomes and celebrates diversity and remains committed to promoting the safety of every child.

Emanuel School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.