Science Teacher

Science Teacher

The Science Teacher is a critical member of the Scone Grammar School Team. While maintaining a positive learning environment, the Teacher prepares, coordinates and delivers high quality education in accordance with the School's educational philosophy and guiding principles. 

About us:

Scone Grammar School (SGS) is an Anglican Co-Educational School for positive, flourishing learners from Preschool to Year 12. Based in the Upper Hunter and part of Newcastle Anglican, our Christian faith and values lay a safe, caring foundation. We have wonderful teams, a caring and striving SGS Community, and we place an emphasis on fostering a positive culture not only for our students, but our staff as well. 

Why you'll love working with us:

Our students and staff are the heart of what we do here at Scone Grammar School and the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation.  As part of our organisation, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Salary packaging options (maximise your take home pay)
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
• Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools

About your experience:

• Demonstrate an ability to integrate specific teaching strategies from the Stage 4 & 5 Science curriculum to support the learning needs of all students.
• The ability to teach Stage 6 Biology, Chemistry, Investigating Science or Physics would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NSW syllabus documents, including the ability to respond to student learning needs.
• Knowledge of Australian curriculum and NESA requirements.
• Experience in assessing and reporting on student learning, using a variety of tools and strategies
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Competence in using technology and digital tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Participation in co-curricular or extracurricular activities, camps, or school events
• Ability to work professionally in a collaborative team environment and develop strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Develop a culture of improvement in teaching and learning by placing student learning at the centre of planning.
• Implement effective learning and assessment frameworks that use data and benchmarks to drive best practice.
• Work collegially with the Head of Faculty, Executive and other key staff in implementing the school's goals within the team.
• Ensure student results, assessment tasks and work samples are recorded accurately and in a timely fashion.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a relevant field (teaching qualification).
• Registration with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Approval and experience to teach Secondary Science
• NSW Working with Children Check
• National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)
• Be committed to our school values and proactively contribute to our team.
• Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.

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How to apply:

Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform, your application must include your CV and a cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.

We encourage early applications; we will begin reviewing submissions as they are received.

Applications Close: 23 November 2025.

Who we are?

Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit 

For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at 

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