<p><strong>Our Lady of Sacred Heart College Kensington</strong><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 19 September 2025<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>Our Lady of Sacred Heart College is seeking a dynamic, innovative and collaborative Science Teacher to join our Science faculty and College. Join us in shaping the future of our students!&nbsp;</strong><br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington is a community of the heart; living and learning together to provide a holistic education for every young woman who wishes to pursue academic excellence, be brave and confidently extend themselves in and out of the classroom.<br><br> Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is an all-girls secondary school that consistently attains high levels of academic excellence. We are a future-focused school; one that provides a learning environment that develops faith-filled, adaptive thinkers who influence our society for the greater good. In an environment of growth and opportunity, our young women are offered dynamic, organic and interconnected learning experiences so students are engaged in active, authentic learning experiences.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br><br> The successful applicant will join the school with a focus on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging.<br><br> This <strong>full-time, permanent</strong> role is scheduled to commence on <strong>Tuesday, 27 January 2026.</strong> We welcome applications from recent graduates as well (if applicable).<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br> SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.<br><br> Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br> In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>remuneration package valued at up to $140,855. Base salary ranges from $87,550 to $125,763</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a Science Teacher, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high-quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.<br><br> To excel in this role, you will be able to:</p> <ul> <li>create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students</li> <li>demonstrate the ability and qualifications to teach Science to HSC level. The ability to teach in another KLA may be advantageous.</li> <li>utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress</li> <li>employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback</li> <li>support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li>demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li> <li>integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiencesmaintain a safe learning environment, including practical lessons.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.</li> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://drive.google.com/file/d/1xFMepiFircaRanCmK4fz5Tff3Ll8fRyk/view">OLSH Applicant Form.</a></li> </ul> <p><br> Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)&nbsp;</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>