Secondary Science Teacher - Taree

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Taree; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

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 teacher training, active NESA accreditation, WWCC, and CPR/anaphylaxis training.

You will plan contemporary science programs, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff to foster Catholic values. The position offers a supportive Catholic learning environment, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to wellbeing

Qualifications

• Articulate commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments meeting diverse learners’ needs.
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment data to optimise educational outcomes.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff and the wider community to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence aligned with evidence-based practices.
• Incorporate digital learning and ongoing pedagogical development.
• Work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and school policies.

Skills

Catholic Education

Curriculum planning

Assessment & data use

Collaboration

Innovative mindset

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

Current NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Taree NSW

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

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.

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

Applications close: Wednesday 28 October 2026at 11.59pm