Teacher Science - Chester Hill High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Hill High School in Sydney's south‑west invites applications for a Teacher in Science with approval to teach Stage 6 Physics and Science 7–12. The role is a 1.0 FTE within the comprehensive high school.

The successful candidate will develop and evaluate innovative teaching programs, differentiate for a diverse student body, and contribute to whole‑school and extracurricular activities, including wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Stage 6 Physics and Science 7–12 is required.
• Ability to collaboratively develop and evaluate engaging teaching programs that differentiate for diverse student needs.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills and willingness to contribute to whole‑school and extracurricular programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics and Science to Stage 6–12 students.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and monitor student progress.
• Contribute to whole‑school initiatives and extracurricular activities and support wellbeing programs.

Skills

Stage 6 Physics

Science 7-12

Collaborative teaching

Classroom management

Education

Full approval to teach (NSW DoE)

Job description

Job Description - Teacher Science - Chester Hill High School (0000BFRR)

Teacher Science - Chester Hill High School - 0000BFRR

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160382

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Name Chester Hill High School

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Eric Lieu

Contact Phone number 02 9644 1099

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Chester Hill High School (CHHS) is a comprehensive, co–educational secondary school situated in south western Sydney and is part of the Auburn Schools Educational Network. The school encompasses an Intensive English Centre and has one Inclusive Support Class. Chester Hill High School has a current student enrolment of 1046 (872 mainstream, 174 IEC). The school is culturally diverse with 80% of students possessing a language background other than English. Chester Hill High School has approximately 80 refugee or refugee–like students and a growing number of students with an Aboriginal background. The FOEI of the school is 160. All students are encouraged to achieve in an environment that provides academic challenge and artistic, cultural and sporting opportunities. Strong parental and community partnerships are a feature of the school. https://chesterhil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Specific Selection Criteria

1. Approval to teach Stage 6 Physics and Science 7-12.

2. Demonstrated ability to collaboratively develop, implement and evaluate innovative, engaging teaching and learning programs that differentiate for a diverse range of students’ needs.

3. Proven highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to work collegially as part of a team to develop quality teaching programs and a willingness to contribute to whole school and extracurricular programs.

4. Demonstrated expertise in classroom management pedagogy and wellbeing practices

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

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