Science Teacher (Years 7-10)

St Francis Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, NSW, Australia, is seeking a classroom teacher to join a K-12 Diocesan college in the Edmund Rice tradition. The role involves teaching Science to Years 7–10 and contributing to faith-based learning within a growing P-12 campus.

The temporary full-time position runs from 28 January 2027 to 26 January 2028. WWCC and NESA registration are required; experience with PB4L and collaboration with families is valued.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission of a Catholic school.
• Create an orderly, safe learning environment based on PB4L.
• Plan for diverse needs of students in Science.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Science.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider school community.
• Desirable: ability to teach Religious Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to Years 7–10 to support students’ growth in faith and learning.
• Contribute to positive school culture and student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver integrated learning experiences.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom and adhere to school policies.

Skills

Science teaching

Assessment & data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

PB4L awareness

Engagement with parents

Education

Teaching qualification

NESA registration

Level B Accreditation or commitment

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

St Francis Catholic College is a K-12 Diocesan College in the Edmund Rice Tradition located at Edmondson Park, 2026 (its tenth year) it has an enrolment of approx. 1650 students.

Location: St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population exceeding 1680 students in 2027. The College is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12). St Francis was founded in 2017 and offers new, state-of-the-art learning & specialist teaching facilitie

A temporary full time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028. The successful applicant will be required to teach Science from Years 7-10.

The role of Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students to reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Science.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Ability to teach Religious Education would be an advantage.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Area (s).
• Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be registered to teach with NESA.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1629 Students
127 TeachingStaff
36 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 & M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing P-12 Diocesan Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition.