Science Teacher (Biology)

Aquinas Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Referral program

Professional development

Fee discount

Fitness Passport

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Aquinas Catholic College Menai is seeking a Science Teacher (Biology) to inspire students with engaging, student-centered lessons in a Catholic learning environment. You will teach Science to Years 7-10 and Biology to Years 11-12, fostering inclusive, rigorous learning experiences and promoting student wellbeing.

Joining our community means contributing to Enlivened learning framework, ongoing professional development, and alignment with NSW Catholic education standards.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Science (Years 7-10) and Biology (Years 11-12).
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Deliver Biology for senior years 11-12 and Science for years 7-10.
• Maintain strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus.
• Contribute to Enlivened Learning Framework and school priorities.

Skills

Science (Years 7-10)

Biology (Years 11-12)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education and NESA accreditation

Job description

Aquinas Catholic College Menai
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Monday, 16 November 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 Aquinas Catholic College Menai, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 - $133,422
• 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
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Aquinas Catholic College is a leading Co-educational College located in the Sutherland Shire. Our spacious campus offers contemporary classrooms, state-of-the-art facilities, multipurpose learning areas, and recreational spaces to learn, collaborate and be physically active. Our tailored curriculum is based on our Enlivened Learning Framework which fosters a growth mindset in uniting faith, wellbeing and learning.

About You

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

• expertise in Science (Years 7-10) and Biology (Years 11-12)
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.

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.