Position Title

Science Teacher

Job Summary

The School 

Xavier College is known for being a school where curiosity, imagination and love of learning are treasured. Students are nurtured and encouraged to be engaged and committed learners who develop skills in creative and critical thinking and independent learning. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and committed Science Teacher to join our secondary teaching team and be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students . This is a permanent full-time role commencing in Term 1 2026!

Qualifications, Accreditations & Experience

The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:

• Have a thorough knowledge of the Science curriculum

• Good knowledge of Inquiry Based Learning.

• Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how Science is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn Science and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.

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

• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.

• Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and taking 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

The Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Education

• NESA Accreditation

• Working with Children Check clearance (essential)

• Exceptional communication skills

Benefits

There are so many great things that Xavier College 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

Interested? Apply today!

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.