Science Teacher

Mount St Joseph; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Staff training & development

Discount on school fees

Job summary

Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra in Sydney, NSW, seeks a Science Teacher for full-time, permanent employment. You will inspire students with engaging, student-centered teaching in a Catholic learning environment, focusing on Chemistry Stage 6 and Junior Science.

The role requires a tertiary Education degree and NESA accreditation, with a commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous professional development. WWCC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Chemistry Stage 6 and Junior Science.
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Deliver high-quality science instruction and assess student progress.

Skills

Chemistry Stage 6

Junior Science

Classroom management

Student wellbeing focus

Inclusive learning

Education

Education degree

NESA accreditation

Job description

Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra
Start Date: Monday, 1 February 2027
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 20 September 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 Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra, 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
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Mount St Joseph Catholic College was opened in 1960 in answer to a desperate need for a Catholic girls’ secondary school in south-western Sydney. The spirit in which this need was met for the people living in and around Milperra was the same spirit which animated Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint, whose life was lived in response to the needs of her day.

At Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra our strong history of academic excellence is achieved through our achievements as a community. Gratefully nourishing growth through inclusion, empowerment and living the Josephite charism. Our outstanding educators regularly undertake professional development, striving to ensure that our students achieve their best.

Inclusive learning environments promote wellbeing, courage to explore STEM subjects and leadership opportunities while growing in confidence for life. Empowering our students, growing trust that “MSJ Girls can do anything!”

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 Chemistry Stage 6 and Junior Science
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

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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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