Teaching Biology

Teaching Biology & Junior Science – Carlisle Adventist College (Mackay)

Posted: 02/09/2025

Closing Date: 06/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mackay

Job Category: Education

Job Description

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia) Ltd. is seeking a passionate and dedicated secondary Science teacher to join the staff at Carlisle Adventist College. This is a full-time position commencing in Term 4, 2025 teaching Junior Science and Senior Biology, along with a leadership loading for Science Coordination.

Carlisle Adventist College, in beautiful Mackay, is a Christian co-educational Prep to Year 12 college (owned and operated by Seventh-day Adventist Schools Northern Australia Limited (NAC)). As a member of the Carlisle Adventist College community you will join a passionate team, committed to advancing the Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school, inspiring students to strive for academic excellence, and nurturing their aspirations for a successful future beyond school. To learn more about the school, please visit our website .

The key responsibilities of this position include:

Teaching & Learning

- delivering engaging, high-quality lessons in Junior Science and Senior Biology; and
- fostering a safe, supportive, and Christ-centred classroom environment;

Curriculum & Assessment

- planning, implementing, and review of curriculum programs aligned with QCAA requirements;
- developing and assessing meaningful learning experiences that cater for a range of student abilities; and
- to monitor, record, and report on student progress in accordance with school and system policies;

Science Coordination

- leading the development and review of the Science curriculum across year levels;
- to support, mentor, and collaborate with Science staff to ensure consistency of practice; and
- to manage science resources, laboratories, and budgets in consultation with leadership;

Professional & Faith Commitment

- to model professional and ethical standards, reflecting the values of Carlisle Adventist College;
- to actively contribute to the spiritual life of the school community;
- to engage in ongoing professional learning and development; and
- to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the wider community.

Application Requirements

The successful applicant will:

- model professional and ethical standards that reflect the values of Carlisle Adventist College;
- actively contribute to the spiritual life of the school community;
- engage in ongoing professional learning and development;
- build posiive relationships with students, families, staff and the wider community;
- have a relevant tertiary qualification in education;
- be registered (or eligibile to register) with the Queensland College of Teachers;
- have a demonstrated ability to teach Junior Science and Senior Biology.

Desirable attributes

- experience in subject coordination or curriculum leadership;
- being a baptised and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church or a practising Christian who is supportive of the ethos, values, and unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the college.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Expressions of Interest

For further information about this position or to apply, please contact:

Applications should include a letter of application and a current résumé with a minimum of three referees including contact details.

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