Secondary Science Teacher (VCE Chemistry)

Scopus Memorial College Early Learning Limited; Burwood; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff rewards program

Salary packaging through Maxxia

Paid Jewish Holidays

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College is inviting applications for a permanent (1.0 FTE) full-time Secondary Teacher position (VCE Chemistry and Science Years 7 to 10) commencing from Term 1, 2027. The role is based at Burwood Campus and requires current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Experience teaching VCE Chemistry is essential, and applicants should support child safety, hold a First Aid certificate or obtain it within six months.

Qualifications

• Current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Experience in teaching VCE Chemistry is essential.
• Sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and commitment to child safety.

Responsibilities

• Teach VCE Chemistry and Science to Years 7–10.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver contemporary pedagogies.
• Support safety and wellbeing of children and participate in required background checks.

Skills

VCE Chemistry

Science teaching

Team collaboration

Job description

Mount Scopus Memorial College is a co-educational Jewish School from Early Learning to Year 12 across three campuses; St Kilda East, Caulfield South and Burwood.

We are inviting applicants with a growth mindset and a passion for lifelong learning, who are inspired and motivated to work in a contemporary learning context, to apply for the permanent (1.0) FTE full-time position of Secondary Teacher (VCE Chemistry and Science Years 7 to 10) commencing from Term 1, 2027.

We are seeking applicants who are wanting to share their love of learning, their knowledge and practice of contemporary pedagogies, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team. Applicants must have the following;

current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching,

experience in teaching VCE Chemistry is essential

a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children.

current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain within six months of employment

Mount Scopus Memorial College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Being Jewish is not a prerequisite for employment, although a worldview that is sympathetic to the Jewish ethos is essential.

Should you require further information, please contact Kate Major, Deputy Principal (Secondary) on email: [e-mail] or contact the College on telephone number [phone].

What we offer

Mount Scopus Memorial College offers a 35 hour working week, competitive salary, free on-site car parking at Burwood Campus, Employee Assistance Program, a staff rewards program, and salary packaging through Maxxia. In addition to School Term Holidays, this role also offers paid Jewish Holidays.

Mount Scopus Memorial College fully complies with Child Safe Standards. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process. Please note that the College may require additional background checks.

Applications close by 5PM, Tuesday, 17 November 2026