Science Teacher Middle School

Comcare (Australian Government); Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher for Middle School. This full-time role offers a supportive environment focused on student growth and excellence in teaching. The position begins in October 2025 and emphasizes collaboration, effective pedagogy, and technology use to enhance learning experiences. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a safe and engaging classroom atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Career development opportunities

Excellent on-site facilities

Employee leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Social groups and events

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Science to Year 5-8 students.
• Demonstrated effective use of technology in teaching.
• Ability to foster a supportive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Science lessons to middle school students.
• Foster collaboration and critical thinking among students.
• Continuously develop teaching expertise and practices.

Skills

Teaching Science

Pedagogy

Technology Use

Collaboration

Inquiry-Based Learning

Job description

Science Teacher Middle School - Vacancy Details

Synopsis:

Science Teacher (Middle School)

•Full Time, Fixed Term (Leave replacement) commencing 06 October 2025 until 02 April 2026 with possible extension

•Join a supportive, high performing and collaborative environment

Haileybury, Brighton Campus is seeking a dedicated, reliable teacher to join our team in October 2025.

About Haileybury

Haileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.

Everything that we do is centered around our Magenta Principles, striving to be more than a school. Our principles support and shape this in our daily work:

•Every student matters every day

•Every staff member matters every day

•Effective practices support sustainability

•One inclusive community

Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating our people.

About Haileybury

Haileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.

Everything that we do is centered around our Magenta Principles, striving to be more than a school. Our principles support and shape this in our daily work:

• Every student matters every day
• Every staff member matters every day
• Effective practices support sustainability
• One inclusive community

Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating our people.

About you

• At Haileybury we are seeking brilliant teachers. We are looking for a team member who have:
• Demonstrated experience and passion for teaching Science to Year 5 to Year 8 students.
• Brilliant pedagogy and explicit instruction: Implement evidenced based practice that actively engage students in their learning process.
• Effective, productive, and thoughtful use of technology: Utilise technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning experiences
• Strong, professional and kind relationships: Foster a safe, supportive and respectful classroom environment where students feel valued, respected and understood.
• Collaborative and ambitious striving: Encourage collaboration amongst students and team members so we can create perseverance, critical thinking and creativity.
• Modelling curiosity and commitment to deep learning: Demonstrate a passion for learning and inquiry-based thinking. Encourage students to ask questions, explore topics independently, and pursue their interests beyond the classroom.
• Extending students’ understanding through teacher expertise: Continuously develop your own expertise throughout the use of data, ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to join the team at Haileybury where we aim to create a supportive culture and learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth for our students.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary to compensate for experience
• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Focus on career development and a vast array of leadership opportunities
• Excellent on-site facilities, grounds, technology and working environment
• Secondment opportunities and pathways to other Melbourne based campuses, Haileybury Rendall School Darwin and Haileybury Senior School Tianjin
• Variety of hybrid and flexible opportunities, including working at Haileybury Pangea, our online school
• Broader scope of positions across multiple Melbourne campus locations
• Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Various financial benefits to employees throughout discount partnership program and salary packaging options
• Additional support for teaching parents, with students at Haileybury
• Staff social groups and events

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via [e-mail]

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal. Please note we do not accept emailed applications.

Applications will close on Friday 30th May at 10.00 am

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia and VIT Registration.

Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the school’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.