Secondary Science Teacher - Medowie

Catherine Mcauley Catholic College - Medowie; Medowie; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, is seeking two temporary Full-Time Secondary Science Teachers to commence January 2027. Each role runs from late January to late 2027 or January 2028, within a Years 7–12 Catholic learning community.

The college focuses on empowering learners through faith, purpose and joyful learning, in the Port Stephens region, with lifestyle options near Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering secondary science curricula.
• Ability to differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs.
• Strong skills in planning, assessment, and evidence-based teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging secondary science lessons aligned to syllabus outcomes.
• Differentiate learning to accommodate diverse abilities and needs.
• Design and implement robust assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Adhere to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and school policies.

Skills

Science teaching

Differentiated instruction

Assessment design

Tools

Digital learning tools

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 October 2026

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is seeking two temporary Full-Time Secondary Science Teachers to join the team starting in January 2027.

Duration of one role is from 28 January 2027 to 05 December 2027.

The second role is available from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028.

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is a Years 7 to 12 Catholic learning community.

The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all.

The College is in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change.

Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour to the stunning Hunter Valley area.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience
• Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
• Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs
• The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Affiliation: None

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

896 Students

21 TeachingStaff

9 Non-Teaching Staff