Science Teacher
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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 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 Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
- Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)
- Graduates encouraged to apply!
Benefits
- As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:
- Competitive remuneration
- Salary packaging
- Wellbeing initiatives and resources
- Extensive growth and development opportunities
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Fitness passport
- Interested? Apply Now! Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
The Organisation
CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.
Child Safeguarding Statement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students . For more information regarding WWCCs, click here .
Diversity Statement
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
Catholic nonprofit education system serving Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains through 80 schools and early-learning centres.
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