Teacher - Food, Cooking & Nutrition

St Patrick's College · Prospect Vale, TAS

Employment

Part time, Contract

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

28 October 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 14 Oct 2026

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About St Patrick's College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

203.7

131.2 teaching · 72.5 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,522

Indigenous students

5%

Language other than English

11%

Girls vs boys

769 girls · 753 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated educator for a limited tenure part-time teaching opportunity. This role involves teaching Food, Cooking & Nutrition across Years 7 to 12 in a limited tenure part-time (0.69 FTE) capacity for the 2027 school year (1 February 2027 – 16 December 2027). The successful applicant will deliver an engaging, hands-on, and student-centered curriculum focused on culinary skills, food safety, healthy lifestyles, and nutritional science for students. The role involves managing commercial-style kitchen spaces, facilitating practical cookery classes, and driving experiential learning in a supportive environment focused on student growth, wellbeing, and academic success.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

About You

As a qualified Teacher you will be able to exhibit a wide range of exemplary teaching practices, which include:

  • Creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environments
  • Teaching excellence in the Australian Curriculum and using research based best pedagogical practices
  • Working collaboratively in a school team to plan and implement effective teaching and learning
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with all members of the school community
  • Passionate and committed to high quality and innovative Catholic education.
  • Strong understanding of child protection policies and commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all.
  • An understandin…

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