Science and Sustainability Teacher

St Joseph's School · Hawthorn, VIC

Employment

Part time, Fixed term

Subject

Science

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

26 June 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 13 Jun 2026

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About St Joseph's School

Enrolment

369

Total students

51%

Boys

49%

Girls

Staffing

24.8

Teaching FTE

10.1

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,156

ICSEA value

96th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

12%

EAL/D Background

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and qualified Primary Science/STEM Teacher & Sustainability Coordinator to join our team on Wednesdays and Thursdays for Term Three. This dual-focused role is perfect for an educator who is passionate about delivering hands-on, inquiry-based science education while simultaneously leading whole-school environmental and sustainability strategies.

You will inspire students from Prep Year 6 to explore the wonders of the natural world, while driving impactful green initiatives across our campus and wider community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Science Education & Teaching Excellence

  • Design and deliver an engaging, inquiry-based primary science curriculum that aligns with national standards.
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Utilise diverse teaching strategies and practical experiments to cater to different learning styles and abilities.
  • Assess and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback to students, parents, and school leadership.
  • Manage science resources, equipment, and learning spaces effectively and safely.

2. Sustainability Leadership

  • Develop, implement, and oversee the school’s long-term sustainability strategy and environmental policies.
  • Lead whole-school green initiatives, such as waste reduction/recycling programs, energy-saving schemes, and biodiversity projects (e.g., school garden, composting).
  • Work with Student Sustainability Leaders, empowering student voice and leadership in…

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