Science Teacher

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Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Employment Status: Full-time | 9-month contract

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Monday, 13 Oct 2025, Term Four

St Clare's College educates and inspires. The college is a vibrant and inclusive community that thrives on embracing life's challenges and changes, where learning is more than a task; it's an adventure. St Clare's provides students with every opportunity to grow and excel in all aspects of their lives. At St Clare's, we create an empowering and safe community where students can fearlessly pursue their dreams. Our passionate teachers are committed to nurturing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students. Join us at St Clare's College, where every day is an opportunity for transformation and growth.

The Science Teacher transforms the classroom into a space of scientific discovery, where complex concepts spark curiosity and hands-on experiments fuel excitement. In this role, you'll use innovative techniques and curriculum-aligned resources to make science accessible and inspiring, weaving real-world applications into lessons to show students the wonders of science in everyday life. Through regular assessments and personalised feedback, you'll support each student's journey, tracking progress with care and celebrating milestones along the way. By collaborating and communicating with colleagues and parents, you'll create a strong support network around each student. We are committed to your professional growth, and you will have ongoing professional development and accreditation opportunities to expand your expertise and stay at the forefront of educational best practices to bring fresh insights and boundless enthusiasm to the classroom.

This appointment is temporary as it is to replace an employee who is on parental leave, and the incumbent is entitled to return to work early in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Juliette Major on or via email

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email