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.

St Patrick’s Marist College is seeking two passionate and dedicated Science Teachers to join our vibrant learning community. One position is available for an immediate start, with the second commencing in Term 3.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience teaching Stage 6 Science subjects. The ability to teach Biology, Investigating Science, or Physics will be highly regarded.

At St Patrick’s Marist College, we are a close-knit Catholic community committed to nurturing young people to develop strong minds and gentle hearts. Our culture is built on mutual respect, high expectations, and a genuine focus on student growth and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:

• Have a thorough knowledge of the Junior Science/Investigating Science curriculum

• Demonstrates proficiency in explicit teaching and learning approaches

• 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

• Motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning

• The ability to teach Biology, Chemistry or Physics would be an advantage

Why Join Us?

As part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options
• Up to 25% discount on school fees for your children
• Access to wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport
• Flexible work arrangements (where applicable)
• Extensive professional development and career growth opportunities
• Additional leave provisions, including ex-gratia leave
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• Modern, 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.