Science Teacher (Years 5-12)

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park (see more jobs from this school)

EDMONDSON PARK, NSW 


All Grade Levels (P-12)

Teaching Subject: Science

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 June 2025


St Francis Catholic College is a K-12 Diocesan College in the Edmund Rice Tradition located at Edmondson Park. In 2025 (its 9th year), it has an enrolment of approx. 1560 students.

<p><strong>Location:</strong> St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park</p> <p>St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 and M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population nearing 1570 students in 2025. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the college is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12).&nbsp; St Francis has finalised its new, modern 7th Stage of building development and offers state-of-the-art learning &amp; specialist KLA facilities.</p> <p>A permanent full time position has become available commencing 21 July 2025. The successful applicant will be required to teach Science up to and including HSC level.&nbsp; The Classroom teacher&nbsp;exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.&nbsp;</p> <p>ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.</li> <li>Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.</li> <li>Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning across all Key Learning Areas.</li> <li>Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.</li> <li>Implement effective teaching strategies in Literacy and Numeracy.</li> <li>Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.</li> <li>Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.</li> </ul> <p>The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:</p> <ul> <li>Well-developed interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Well-developed oral and written communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills.</li> </ul> <p>DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA</p> <ul> <li>Experience in teaching at least one Stage 6&nbsp;Science subject.</li> <li>Willingness to teach a Science class in Stage 3.</li> </ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Appropriate qualifications for teaching Science from Years 5 to HSC Level.</li> <li>Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with <strong>To Work, Teach and Lead</strong> policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.</li> <li>The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.</li> </ul> <p>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</p> <p>This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.</p> <p>POSITION APPLICATION&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).</p> <p>To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 25 June 2025 at 3pm</strong></p>