Science Teacher

At any given time, we may have a variety of primary, secondary and specialist teaching roles available across our 80 schools as well as non-teaching positions in schools and our central office that support the delivery of innovative learning and teaching to around 43,500 students.

Our aim is to ensure our schools are the first choice for families, students and staff.

**Science Teacher - Permanent Part Time (Wednesday-Friday)**:
**Job no**: 507609
**Work type**: ongoing part-time
**Location**: Gilroy Catholic College - Castle Hill
**Categories**: Teaching

Gilroy Catholic College, Castle Hill is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate permanent part time Science Teacher, to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students.

Our teachers are highly skilled and passionate about providing the best learning opportunities for every student. Our commitment to best teaching and learning practice is supported by an extensive professional development program for all staff.

Teachers at Gilroy are lifelong learners themselves so they know what it takes to develop a love of learning. They meet each student where they are on their learning journey, and challenge and support them to become the best learner they can be. Gilroy provides students with a high quality education that prepares them for their future.

It is the quality of our teachers that makes all the difference.

This is a permanent part time 0.6 FTE (Wednesday-Friday) position to commence 31 January 2025.

**Key focus areas**

The Science Teacher 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

**About you**:

- Inspiring a love of learning in your students
- Being engaging and innovative
- Demonstrating a commitment to unleashing the potential of each student
- Active listening skills and the ability to engage with and builds strong positive relationships with members of the school community including employees, students and parents
- The ability to cater for students with diverse backgrounds, needs and abilities
- You maintain industry currency, share your passion for learning and are an expert in your field

**Qualifications and accreditations**:

- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
- Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree)
- Statements of Service

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being leaders in quality, faith-based education and an Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We champion quality education and lead the way in innovation and inspiring the future. We also offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, flexible work, wellbeing programs and professional development.

**Interested?**

**_ We reserve the right to interview and appoint applicants prior to the closing date._**

**About us**:
We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

**Advertised**: 19 Nov 2024 17:11 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 29 Nov 2024 08:11 AUS Eastern Daylight Time