Science Teacher - Junior High
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Science
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
27 August 2026
About St Peters Lutheran College
2,330
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
210.5
Teaching FTE
138.8
Non-teaching FTE
1,183
ICSEA value
99th percentile · Higher SES
30%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
- Temporary full time teaching opportunity
- Commencing September until end of Term 4 with possible extension
- Ability to teach Senior QCAA Biology, highly desirable
About the Role
St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Science Teacher to join our Junior High teaching team from September until the end of 2026. There is the potential for this role to then extend through Semester 1 2027. Join a collaborative teaching team and share your passion for Science by delivering engaging, purposeful lessons that drive strong student outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Science curriculum and the College's teaching framework.
- Identify diverse learning needs and plan experiences that enable all students to achieve success.
- Assess and provide both positive and critical feedback that monitors progress and gives clear, actionable steps for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting to be able to provide students and parents with detail and informative written and oral reports.
- Support wellbeing and manage behaviour by building rapport, maintaining an orderly classroom, and following up concerns in line with policy.
- Contribute to the College community and professional practice through teamwork, cocurricular involvement, administration, supervision and ongoing development.
What You Bring
- A relevant Graduate Teaching qualification and current Queensland Teacher Registration.
- Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum development and implementation, and contemporary educational issues.
- Proven classroom teaching capability, …