Secondary Science Teacher - Commencing Term 1, 2027

St Patrick's College Strathfield; Strathfield Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave entitlements

Discounted school fees

Job summary

St Patrick's College Strathfield in Strathfield NSW is seeking a Secondary Science Teacher commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Science programs across Stages 4–6, align with the Catholic ethos, and support curriculum planning, assessment and professional growth.

They will differentiate learning, manage classrooms effectively and leverage ICT in teaching. The role involves collaboration with staff, contributing to the College’s co-curricular life and

Qualifications

• Must have NESA Accreditation and approval to teach NSW.
• Proven ability to teach Science across Stages 4-6.
• Commitment to evidence-informed practice and professional growth.
• Ability to differentiate learning for diverse student needs.
• Strong integration of ICT into teaching, learning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching programs across Stage 4 to Stage 6 Science.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning and assessment.
• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the College.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and student relationships.
• Engage in professional development and evidence-informed practice.

Skills

Catholic ethos understanding

Child safeguarding values

Effective classroom management

ICT integration in teaching

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

NESA Accreditation

Tools

NSW curricula

Job description

Secondary Science Teacher - Commencing Term 1, 2027

St Patrick's College Strathfield – Strathfield NSW

$94,000 - $136,000 a year

Full time, Permanent

9h ago , from St Patrick's College Strathfield

The Science Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning programs across Stage 4 to Stage 6 Science.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, the successful applicant will contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, student achievement and the broader co-curricular life of the College. The role requires a commitment to evidence-informed practice, effective classroom management and continuous professional growth.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
• Qualifications and experience teaching Science across Stages 4-6.
• Commitment to excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Effective classroom management through clear expectations, proactive behaviour strategies and positive student relationships.
• Strong knowledge of the Stage 4-6 Science curriculum and contemporary teaching and learning practices.
• The ability to differentiate learning to meet a diverse range of student needs.
• The effective integration of ICT into teaching, learning and assessment.
• A commitment to evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the College.

Highly Desirable

• Experience teaching Stage 6 Science courses.
• Experience using student achievement data to inform teaching and learning programs.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development and faculty improvement initiatives.
• The capacity to teach senior Science disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Why Join Us?

At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating more than 1,630 boys across Years 5–12.

Our Science Faculty is a collaborative and high-performing team dedicated to fostering curiosity, scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Committed to academic excellence and professional growth, the Faculty empowers students to become confident learners, analytical thinkers and skilled problem-solvers.

We offer:

• A permanent teaching position within a supportive and high-performing faculty.
• Professional learning and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and experienced Curriculum Leadership Team.
• A values-driven, supportive and collegial staff community.
• Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging and discounted school fees.
• Fitness Passport.

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening. We do not welcome interest from Recruitment Agencies at this time.