Science Teacher - 12-Month Full-Time Maternity Leave

Macarthur Anglican School (see more jobs from this school)

COBBITTY, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 April 2026


An ability and willingness to teach Chemistry and Physics

<p>The Headmaster seeks to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Christian educator to this full-time, 12-month Maternity Leave position. The successful candidate will join the highly professional, dynamic, and industrious Science Faculty. A willingness and demonstrated ability to teach Physics and Chemistry will be a distinct advantage.</p> <p>The staff of Macarthur are beneficiaries of an Apple laptop computer (for the duration of employment), a supportive Christian teaching environment and well-resourced facilities within the Warren Integrated Studies HUB. This building, opened in 2021, houses the teaching spaces for the Faculties of Science, Mathematics, and Technology and Creative Design.</p> <p>Candidates for this role will be required to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>a passion for teaching Science across Stages 4, 5 and 6;</li> <li>a deep knowledge and understanding of the broad Science curriculum across disciplines;</li> <li>a passion for one of the Stage 6 Sciences and Stage 4 and Stage 5 Science;</li> <li>an understanding of and commitment to student well-being;&nbsp;</li> <li>well-developed written, oral and organisational skills;</li> <li>an innovative approach to teaching and learning;</li> <li>a comprehensive understanding of classroom differentiation;&nbsp;</li> <li>a commitment to detailed and timely feedback to students; and,</li> <li>a deep understanding of how students think and learn.</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate must also demonstrate innovative use of ICT in teaching and learning, proficiency in writing teaching programmes, and an understanding of best practices in student assessment and feedback. The desire to contribute to the outdoor education and co-curricular programmes that provide a rich experience for our students and a rewarding sense of job satisfaction for our teachers is imperative.</p> <p>Applications for this position are only accepted via the Teaching Staff&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTXImS75urI84FEHX-vsxSwTiTx1LW0QadzgeKeHGM0WmbiA/viewform" rel="nofollow"><u>Online Application Form</u></a>. In addition, candidates must upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, an academic transcript, and documents satisfying Macarthur’s ‘<a href="https://www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au/assets/MEAs-and-Employment-Documents/100-Point-Identity-Check_23.pdf" rel="nofollow"><u>100 point Identity Check</u></a>’. The cover letter should be directed to the Headmaster, Dr David Nockles.</p> <p>For further information on Macarthur being an employer of choice and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au/about-macarthur/employment/why-work-at-macarthur/" rel="nofollow"><u>benefits of working at Macarthur</u></a>, please visit the School's employment page.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close when a suitable candidate is found&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The School holds the right to make appointments at any time.</p> <p>Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to have their WWCC number verified by the School.</p>

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