Science Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
31 August 2026
About St Francis Xavier College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
160.5
115.9 teaching · 44.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,323
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
581 girls · 742 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.
About the Role
The College is expanding their teaching team and is attracting teachers who are dedicated and agile and whose practice relies on 21st century research, and evidence based pedagogy to teach Science. The Education faculty comprises of highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic teachers who are passionate about curriculum and pedagogical practice. In conjunction with teaching a range of Australian Curriculum and BSSS courses, our teachers are expert practitioners and leaders in curriculum design and resource development. Our teachers attend and lead professional learning and use technology in the classroom to enhance the learning experience of our students. Teachers report to their Coordinators.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14…