Science Teacher (Years 7-12)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, NSW, is seeking a permanent full-time Secondary Science Teacher to join a growing K-12 community. The successful applicant will teach Science to Years 7–12 and contribute to the school's faith-based learning culture.

The College prioritises student wellbeing and data-informed practice; applicants must have appropriate teaching qualifications, NESA registration, Level B accreditation or commitment to gain it within five years, and WWCC before

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to teach Science to Years 7–12.
• Commitment to the mission of a Catholic school.
• Knowledge of PB4L and data-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to Years 7–12 in a K-12 context.
• Support growth in faith and learning for students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage with the school community.

Skills

Science teaching

PB4L framework

Safe classroom management

Collaborative team player

Education

Appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Areas

Level B Accreditation or commitment to gain within 5 years

Registered to teach with NESA

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Edmondson Park NSW

• St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, New South Wales
• Secondary Teacher - Science
• Permanent full time
• Closing on: Oct 11 2026

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 facilities.

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach Science from Years 7-12.

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 Biology.

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.