Science Teacher

Canberra Grammar School (see more jobs from this school)

RED HILL, ACT 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Science

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 July 2026


Canberra Grammar School is seeking an outstanding and passionate Science Teacher to join our dynamic and collaborative Science Faculty.

<ul> <li>We are&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;an&nbsp;experienced and&nbsp;experimental&nbsp;Science&nbsp;Teacher&nbsp;</li> <li>Motivate students to learn about the&nbsp;exciting world&nbsp;of&nbsp;Science&nbsp;</li> <li>Full-time,&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;position&nbsp;at Canberra Grammar School&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Canberra Grammar School is&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;an outstanding and passionate Science Teacher to join our dynamic and collaborative Science Faculty.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who loves bringing scientific concepts to life and inspiring students to think critically, experiment boldly and engage deeply with the world around them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Whether investigating the mysteries of the universe, exploring the building blocks of matter or examining the complex systems that sustain life, you will help students develop the knowledge, skills and curiosity needed to thrive in an increasingly scientific and technological world.&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful candidate will teach Science across Years 7–12 and contribute to a culture of academic excellence,&nbsp;inquiry&nbsp;and innovation.&nbsp;Beyond the classroom, you will have the opportunity to contribute to co-curricular programs, academic enrichment&nbsp;initiatives&nbsp;and the broader life of the&nbsp;School.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>You are an engaging and knowledgeable educator who is passionate about helping students discover the excitement and relevance of&nbsp;Science.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will bring:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A passion for student learning and holistic development&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching and student engagement&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong subject&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in&nbsp;Science, with Chemistry experience highly regarded&nbsp;</li> <li>The ability to inspire curiosity, critical&nbsp;thinking&nbsp;and scientific inquiry&nbsp;</li> <li>A commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting students of diverse abilities&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven commitment to collaborative professional practice and continuous improvement&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with, or willingness to learn, the Australian Curriculum and International Baccalaureate programmes&nbsp;</li> <li>Enthusiasm for contributing to pastoral care, co-curricular&nbsp;activities&nbsp;and the broader School community&nbsp;</li> <li>A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>All&nbsp;team members&nbsp;at CGS&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;have:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Appropriate qualifications&nbsp;</li> <li>A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card&nbsp;</li> <li>A current&nbsp;National&nbsp;Police Check</li> <li>Full working&nbsp;rights within Australia.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits&nbsp;for you</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of&nbsp;additional&nbsp;benefits, including:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5%&nbsp;(for permanent&nbsp;team members)&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;awards program and generous professional development funding&nbsp;</li> <li>Attractive salary packaging arrangements&nbsp;</li> <li>Complimentary&nbsp;daily&nbsp;barista-made coffee&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations&nbsp;</li> <li>24/7 access to our&nbsp;Employee&nbsp;Assistance&nbsp;Program&nbsp;</li> <li>14 weeks of paid parental leave&nbsp;(for permanent team members)&nbsp;</li> <li>School fee concessions&nbsp;(for permanent team members)&nbsp;</li> <li>Onsite&nbsp;parking&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Working at CGS</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Canberra Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools, committed to academic excellence, character development and the pursuit of lifelong learning.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking educators who are passionate about their subject, energised by the opportunity to inspire young people and excited to contribute to a vibrant and supportive school community.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you believe Science has the power to change lives, challenge assumptions and unlock future possibilities, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please visit <a href="https://cgs.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&amp;windowUID=0&amp;AdvertID=915154" rel="nofollow">CGS Careers</a>&nbsp;to access the position description and&nbsp;submit&nbsp;the following documents:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria&nbsp;in the Position Description)&nbsp;</li> <li>Resume/CV&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to child safety screening and assessment as part of our recruitment process.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications will be assessed as they are received. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.</strong>&nbsp;</p>