Experienced Biology teacher and HSC marker wanted for 2026 to:
1) develop online resources for the new Stage 6 Biology syllabus
2) run teacher professional learning workshops in Sydney, maybe elsewhere, and via Zoom
An ideal opportunity for a part-time or job-share Biology teacher or someone on parental leave. As a subcontracting position, we offer very generous pay rates for the right candidate.
<p><a href="https://crookedscience.com/" rel="nofollow">CrookED Science</a> runs high quality professional learning in all of the Stage 6 sciences, delivered by subject experts from across NSW.</p>
<p>We are seeking another Biology expert to design and deliver engaging and insightful professional learning workshops and online courses from Term 2 2026.</p>
<p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p>
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<li>Strong empathy, interpersonal and communication skills</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of Biology</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability and experience teaching Biology to a range of student abilities</li>
<li>Familiarity with the new Stage 6 Biology syllabus</li>
<li>Experience as a HSC Biology marker</li>
<li>Ability to plan, prepare and deliver high quality PL workshops to meet the diverse characteristics and needs of teachers; consistent with requisite standards from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li>
<li>Ability to make online learning resources including videos e.g. using PowerPoint</li>
<li>Strong organisational, administrative and online skills e.g. using Zoom and Google Drive</li>
<li>Available at least 1 day per term (dates negotiable)</li>
<li>Prepared to develop resources in your own time, at your own pace, while keeping to deadlines</li>
<li>Prepared to travel to Sydney (no more than once per term)</li>
<li>Hold an ABN and public liability insurance, or prepared to obtain them</li>
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<p><strong>Highly Desired Criteria:</strong></p>
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<li>Experience of facilitating PL workshops e.g. in your school, local cluster or conferences</li>
<li>Participated in the consultations for the new Stage 6 Biology syllabus</li>
<li>Previous experience as a Senior Marker, Judge or on the Exam Committee</li>
<li>Presence or a preparedness to engage on social media</li>
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<p>In your application, please include a covering letter and your CV.</p>
CrookED Science is an award-winning Australian science education consultancy dedicated to supporting primary and secondary schools, teachers and students. Its main focus areas are:
• Professional Learning workshops for K-12 sciences
• K-6 Science & Technology
• 7-10 Science (new syllabus)
• 11-12 sciences