Secondary Science Teacher - Taree

St Nicholas Early Education; Taree; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 85 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff development & training

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Résumé du poste

St Clare's High School, Taree is seeking a temporary part-time Secondary Science Teacher to join the team in January 2027 for 12 months.

The role requires a four-year trained teacher with NSW accreditation and WWCC, and a commitment to Catholic Education. The successful candidate will differentiate teaching, use data to drive learning, and collaborate with staff to deliver quality programs.

Qualifications

• Must articulate a clear commitment to Catholic Education and actively support the school's ethos.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments for diverse learners.
• Demonstrated use of assessment and school data to improve outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and the wider community.

Responsabilités

• Promote Catholic values and ethos within the learning environment.
• Differentiate learning and design effective assessment and teaching programs.
• Work collaboratively to achieve educational outcomes and build partnerships.

Connaissances

Teaching planning

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Formation

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

Current NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Description du poste

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Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Clare's High School, Taree is seeking a temporary part time SecondaryScience Teacher to join the team in January 2027 for 12 months

St Clare's was established in 1971 as a systemic, coeducational, regional high school catering for students from Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester parishes. It continues a tradition of quality secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes Region which commenced in 1926, at Taree, by the Sisters of St Joseph.

St Clare’s excellent standing in the local community and its consistently high academic results are directly attributable to the positive relationships staff form with students. Join an inclusive and well-rounded High School educating students in Manning Valley area.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

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

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 Christine Harmer, Principal on Tel: [phone] or via email: [e-mail]

Applications close: Wednesday 28 October 2026at 11.59pm

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 undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.