2027 Science Teacher

St Columba's Catholic College · Springwood, NSW

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

Science

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

18 October 2026

5 days left

Posted 11 Oct 2026

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About St Columba's Catholic College

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

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

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 within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.
  • Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
  • Tertiary Qualificat…

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