Teacher - Maths/Science (Middle School)

St Patrick'S College; Launceston; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

St Patrick's College is seeking a passionate Maths and Science teacher for Middle School (Years 7-8) on a part-time basis (0.73 FTE) for a limited tenure from Term 1 to Week 6, Term 3, 2027. The role focuses on hands-on learning, foundational concepts, and student wellbeing in a Catholic education environment.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, manage classrooms and labs, and collaborate with staff to support academic growth and safe, inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with registration
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Experience delivering Maths/Science in middle school (Years 7-8)
• Commitment to safe and inclusive learning environments
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and engage families

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths and Science to Middle School (Years 7-8)
• Deliver hands-on, student-centred lessons
• Manage classrooms and laboratory spaces
• Facilitate practical investigations and experiential learning
• Collaborate with school team to plan and assess learning outcomes

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Catholic education

Education

Qualified Teacher

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.73 FTE)

Applications Close: 4 November 2026

St Patrick's College is seeking a passionate Maths and Science Teacher for Middle School (Years 7-8). This is a part-time (0.73 FTE) limited tenure role from Term 1 to the end of Week 6, Term 3, 2027.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated educator for a limited tenure part-time teaching opportunity. This role involves teaching Maths and Science in Middle School (Yrs 7-8) in a part-time (0.73 FTE) capacity from Term 1 to the end of Week 6, Term 3, 2027. The successful applicant will deliver an engaging, hands-on, and student-centered curriculum focused on foundational mathematical concepts, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills for students. The role involves managing dynamic classroom and laboratory spaces, facilitating practical investigations, and driving experiential learning in a supportive environment focused on student growth, wellbeing, and academic success.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

About You

As a qualified Teacher you will be able to exhibit a wide range of exemplary teaching practices, which include:

• Creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environments
• Teaching excellence in the Australian Curriculum and using research based best pedagogical practices
• Working collaboratively in a school team to plan and implement effective teaching and learning
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with all members of the school community
• Passionate and committed to high quality and innovative Catholic education.
• Strong understanding of child protection policies and commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• An understanding of and ability to contribute to the mission and values of St Patrick’s College as a Catholic school

CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.

About Us

St Patrick’s is a Catholic co-educational Year 7-12 college of approximately 1,500 students with a strong academic culture that encourages individual students to develop to their full potential through a broad educational experience. The College is structuredinto a three school model of learning,incorporating the Middle School (Years 7 and 8), Croagh Patrick (Year 9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). While each School hasunique features and purposes, the tapestry which forms our Collegebinds us together in academic,social justice andco-curricularexcellence for all students.We are an energetic, positive and lively learning community, with supportive, highly qualified staff, outstanding facilities and with our focus on the growth of the whole person.

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 4 November 2026.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1462 Students
145 TeachingStaff
100 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Offers VET

St Patrick's College, is a co-educational Catholic College located inLaunceston, Tasmania.