About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Penola Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7-12 school inspired by the life and legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Grounded in Catholic tradition and guided by the Gospel, we nurture each student’s unique gifts through a holistic education; one that forms hearts, informs minds, and transforms lives. At Penola, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every learner is empowered to flourish and reach their full potential.

The College is seeking a skilled and passionate Science Teacher, with a focus on Physics, to join our dynamic school community. This is a permanent full-time position, with the flexibility to consider a part-time arrangement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

As a Science Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centred teaching within our Catholic learning environment. Key responsibilities and required attributes include:

• Expertise in Science, with Stage 6 teaching experience in Physics being a significant advantage.

• The ability to design and deliver inclusive and rigorous learning experiences.

• A commitment to developing and maintaining strong collegial relationships within a high-performing, collaborative team and across the broader school faculty.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess:

• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• Eligibility to teach in NSW according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

• Relevant qualification and credentials in the teaching area of Science (Physics).

The Benefits 

There are so many great things that Penola has to offer! As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our school. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Extensive growth and development opportunities 

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

• State-of-the-art facilities 

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.