Science Teacher (Years 7-12)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, is seeking a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher to teach Science to students in Years 7–12. The role supports faith formation and high-quality learning within a growing Catholic school community.

The successful applicant will plan engaging lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff and families. NSW teacher accreditation and NESA registration are required, with a closing date of 11 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic school mission.
• Plan and implement effective teaching and learning in Science.
• Use assessment data to inform student learning.
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to Years 7–12.
• Support faith growth and student learning.
• Contribute to school community.
• Maintain safe and orderly learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching qualifications for NSW KLA

Level B Accreditation or commitment

NESA registration

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 facilitie s.

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.

  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.

  Closing date: 11 October 2026 at 11.55pm