Science Teacher

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $145,080

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Professional learning

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral NSW is seeking a committed Science Teacher to inspire students in a Catholic learning environment. You will bring a passion for science across stages 4–6, and a willingness to teach Stage 4 Mathematics is desirable.

Successful applicants engage in ongoing professional learning and contribute to a dynamic, fast-growing Sydney Catholic Schools community in Austral NSW.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic Education aligned with school mission.
• Proven ability to engage students in science across stages 4–6.
• Willingness to teach Stage 4 Mathematics (desirable).

Skills

Catholic Education commitment

Student-centered teaching

Collaboration skills

Formative assessment

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College – Austral NSW

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 1 October 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 St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral, 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
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a K-12 state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Year 12 college that provides opportunities for students to be known, valued and challenged for the 13 years of their formal education and beyond. We aim to develop confident, independent young adults in richly resourced learning environments designed to engage students. The college is situated in close proximity to future university campuses, the South-West Rail Link and M5, on a beautiful, spacious property. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly-skilled leaders and educators to work in one of Sydney’s fastest growing regions.

About You

As a Science Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• a commitment to Catholic Education, with a clear understanding of the vision and mission of Catholic Schools and a willingness to support the faith formation of students
• experience, qualifications and a willingness to teachScience in stages4 to 6
• experience, qualifications and a willingness to teach stage 4 Mathematics (desirable)
• a commitment to academic excellence
• exemplary classroom practice, utilising a range of contemporary, evidence based pedagogical approaches that support effective learning and academic rigour
• ability to utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing effective feedback
• an ability to create a culture of excellence and high expectations through positive support of student learning
• a commitment to continual improvement of teaching and learning
• ability to facilitate staff professional development in best practice teaching skills and content knowledge
• highly developed interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate with parents, students and staff
• ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to promote a shared commitment to teaching and learning and alignment with College strategic directions
• excellent time management, organisational and administrative skills
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

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.