Learning Leader: Science
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 9 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
249.5
157 teaching · 92.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,749
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
47%
Girls vs boys
916 girls · 833 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
About MacKillop College
MacKillop is a Catholic co-educational College in the Josephite tradition, inspired by the vision of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. We are committed to nurturing lifelong learners who engage authentically, embrace diversity, and strive for personal excellence in all aspects of life. As an innovative and future-focused College, MacKillop offers contemporary facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and comprehensive wellbeing programs designed to meet the diverse needs of approximately 1,820 students across Years 7–12.
About the role
MacKillop College is seeking an experienced Science educator to provide instructional leadership and pedagogical support to the educators leading our rigorous and engaging Science program.
Central to the success of this role will be the leadership of the science curriculum that supports and develops students’ scientific literacy, curiosity and critical thinking. The Learning Leader will work collaboratively with teachers to strengthen curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, ensuring science is engaging, relevant and responsive to the needs of contemporary learners. The Learning Leader will build teacher capacity through collaboration and reflective practice, fostering a shared commitment to promoting evidence-informed teaching and the effective use of student assessment data to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance student outcomes.
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