Secondary Science Teacher - Singleton

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Catherine's Catholic College Singleton seeks a temporary full-time Secondary Science Teacher to join the team in January 2027 for 12 months. The college serves students from the Singleton area and emphasises Catholic education, wellbeing, and differentiated learning to meet diverse needs.

Experience in teaching Chemistry is required and accreditation with NSW/ACCT is essential. Applicants should be committed to Catholic ethos, capable of planning robust programs, and collaborating with staff

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of Catholic Education and the ability to support Catholic ethos in school culture.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in the nominated subject area.
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment data to optimise educational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and the wider community.
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset supporting continuous improvement.
• Ability to teach Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in Chemistry.
• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence aligned with wellbeing principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the wider school community to achieve educational outcomes.

Skills

Chemistry

Catholic education ethos

Collaboration

Innovative mindset

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NSW/WWCC accreditation (NESA)

NSW Working with Children Check

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Singleton NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

St Catherine's Catholic College Singleton is seeking atemporary full time Secondary Science Teacherto join the team in January 2027 for 12 months

St Catherine's Catholic College draws its students from the Singleton local Government Area. Singleton is approximately 73 kilometres from Newcastle, close to attractions such as historical villages of Morpeth and Wollombi and a 30minute drive from the beautiful vineyard area of the Hunter Valley. The College is a co-educational school offering a comprehensive curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Nestled in the beautiful Hunter Valley, St Catherine’s has a proud history of excellence and achievements in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits and offers a seamless transition for your all students in their educational journey. St Catherine’s is a Visible Wellbeing School focused on high expectations for all students. We have a Gifted Education Program and provide differentiated curriculum for students with diverse learning needs, both intervention and extension.

Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.

• 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.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment
• Ability to teachChemistry

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Completion of CPR training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport(T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact David Crawford, Principal on Tel: [phone]***or via email: **************@mn.catholic.edu.au

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undertake a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.