Science Teacher

Mount St Joseph Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Fitness Passport & wellbeing benefits

School fee discounts up to 25%

Job summary

Mount St Joseph Catholic College Milperra in Sydney's southwest is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to inspire students with Chemistry Stage 6 and Junior Science within a Catholic learning environment.

You will bring a strong classroom management focus, an emphasis on student wellbeing, and the ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences. A tertiary Education degree with NESA accreditation is required.

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications aligned to NSW Education standards.
• Tertiary Education degree with teaching accreditation.
• Experience teaching Chemistry Stage 6 and Junior Science.
• Ability to deliver inclusive, rigorous lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centred science lessons.
• Teach Chemistry Stage 6 and Junior Science.
• Foster inclusive and rigorous learning environments.
• Support student wellbeing and engagement.

Skills

Chemistry Stage 6

Junior Science

Classroom management

Student wellbeing

Inclusive learning

Education

Education degree

NESA accreditation

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 September 2026

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.

• 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

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.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl

883 Students
75 TeachingStaff
17 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Mount St Joseph Catholic College is a Catholic Archdiocesan girls school located in South West Sydney. The school was founded in 1960 by the Sisters of St Joseph in the tradition of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.The school has a current enrolment of 883 students from Years 7 to 12.