Position Title

Secondary Science Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Secondary Science Teacher to join the Santa Sophia Catholic College community.

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact? At Santa Sophia Catholic College in Box Hill, NSW, we offer more than just a fulfilling teaching career — we provide exciting opportunities to extend your professional practice and earn additional income.

One of the unique features of working at Santa Sophia is the opportunity for paid overtime through our Curriculum-Related Masterclasses Program. These after-school sessions are delivered to students in Years 2–6 who attend Ambrose Early Learning and Care onsite. Teachers are invited to run engaging, curriculum-aligned masterclasses, allowing you to share your expertise in creative and meaningful ways.

These sessions are generously remunerated at a very worthwhile hourly rate, recognising the value of your time, effort and professional skill.

Come and be part of a dynamic K–12 learning community that supports innovation, professional growth and a true work-life balance.

Apply now to join a College that is reimagining education, where your contributions are valued — both in and beyond the classroom.

Job Summary

Key focus areas

The Secondary Science Teacher will fit the following criteria:

• Contemporary and authoritative professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching of science and the factors that influence learning and development, effective pedagogies, assessment and reporting, a wide range of resources, including interactive technologies, and their use in teaching and learning

• Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning.

• Exemplary professional practice which includes building effective relationships and managing complex interactions, creating and maintaining engaging and intellectually challenging and safe learning environments, planning, implementing and evaluating rigorous and inclusive learning programs

• Use assessments and constructive feedback to inform teaching and learning and communicating effectively with different audiences using a range of strategies

• Commitment to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.

• Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.

• Exhibit personal approaches characterised by caring and respect for others.

Qualifications, Accreditations & Experience

About you:

• Inspiring a love of learning in your students

• Being engaging and innovative

• Demonstrating a commitment to unleashing the potential of each student

• Active listening skills and the ability to engage with and builds strong positive relationships with members of the school community including employees, students and parents

• The ability to cater for students with diverse backgrounds, needs and abilities

• You maintain industry currency, share your passion for learning and are an expert in your field

Qualifications, Accreditations & Experience 

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance

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

• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)

• Statements of Service

and;

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is a modern working environment that requires the agility of staff to respond to a changing educational context and the needs of our communities. CSPD may amend the duties and responsibilities of staff in accordance with changing circumstances and business needs.

Child Safeguarding Statement

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 a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here. Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD Website.

Please note:

Candidates are required to address the above selection criteria (no more than two pages) and include in their resumes the details of two professional referees.

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.