Position Title

Science/Biology 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/Biology Teacher to join our secondary teaching team. This is a permanent full-time role commencing in Term 4 2025!

The successful candidate 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.

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.

The 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 

Qualifications, Accreditations & Experience

Qualifications and accreditations:

• Current Working with Children Check clearance.

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

• Qualification and credentials in the relevant area

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.