Science Teacher (Years 7-10)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park in NSW is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher to join a growing K-12 community. The role focuses on teaching Science to Years 7–10 and supporting faith formation and student learning.

The position is a temporary full-time appointment commencing 28 January 2027 and concluding 26 January 2028. Applicants must meet NSW NESA registration and Level B accreditation requirements and address the essential criteria in an online application.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of the Catholic School mission and PB4L framework.
• Plan and implement effective teaching and learning in Science.
• Be registered to teach with NSW Education Standards (NESA).

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to Years 7–10 at St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park.
• Support faith formation and student wellbeing within a Catholic school community.
• Engage with parents/carers and collaborate with staff in a team environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Data-informed teaching

Education

Qualified teacher with appropriate KLAs

NESA registration

Level B accreditation or willingness to gain within 5 years

Job description

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 facilites.

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.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

Closing date: 11 November 2026 at 11.55pm

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.