Secondary Science Teacher

Mercedes College · Springfield, SA

Employment

Part time, Temporary

Subject

Science

Sector

Catholic

School type

K12

Closing date

8 April 2026

7 days left

Posted 31 Mar 2026

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About Mercedes College

Enrolment

1,111

Total students

54%

Boys

46%

Girls

Staffing

92.9

Teaching FTE

55.5

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,133

ICSEA value

92nd percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

16%

EAL/D Background

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Are you a passionate and engaging Science educator with a strong interest in Biology?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Science Teacher to join our Middle and Senior School team for a fixed term, Term 3, contract covering long service leave. This role will support students across Years 8–11, with a focus on Year 11 Biology and Middle School Science.

  • Fixed term 0.8FTE contract (five days per week): Term 3 (3 August – 26 September 2026) – Long Service Leave coverage
  • Teach Year 11 Biology and Middle School Science (Years 8 and 10)
  • Join a welcoming, values led learning community in the Mercy tradition

About the Role

The Science Teacher will be a valued member of our Middle and Senior School faculty, responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality Science programs during a period of long service leave replacement.

In this 0.8 FTE (working over 5 days) fixed term role, you will teach:

  • Year 11 Biology (SACE Stage 1)
  • Middle School Science (Years 8 and 10)
  • Year 11 Homeroom

Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will plan, deliver and assess learning experiences that inspire curiosity, deepen scientific understanding and promote critical thinking. This role will suit a flexible and motivated teacher who can step confidently into an established program and maintain continuity of learning for students.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and delivering high quality Science lessons aligned with curriculum requirements.
  • Teaching SACE Stage 1 Biology at Year 11 level (preferred specialisation).
  • Assessing, reporting and providing feedback to support student learning an…

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