Science Teacher
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Science
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
18 October 2026
Posted 30 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
108.5
85.3 teaching · 23.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,112
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
11%
Girls vs boys
554 girls · 558 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
About the Opportunity
If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.
Seeking a passionate and motivated Science Teacher to join our school community on a Temporary, Full-time basis commencing Term 1 2027.
The School
St Columba’s strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, whilst ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education. Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, St Columba’s offers staff and students a tranquil setting for learning.
This position is Temporary Full-time for 12 months!
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:
Have a thorough knowledge of the Science curriculum
Good knowledge of Inquiry Based Learning.
Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how Science is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn Science and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.
Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for student needs in order to maximise student learning.
Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.
Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and taking opportunities for personal professional development.
Work creatively and constructively with…