Science Teacher

1 week ago

Park Ridge South Queensland, Australia Staffing Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Secondary Science Teacher (Senior Biology) 2026 Start

Shape curious minds. Teach science the way it should be learned

Benefits:

  • Work within a P12 independent school committed to a classical, teacher-led model
  • Full-time 2026 appointment with scope to shape Senior Biology and junior science programs
  • Collegial, values-aligned team with strong mentorship and professional growth
  • Small, mission-driven community focused on character, scholarship and culture
  • Park Ridge location with supportive leadership and clear curriculum structures

Our client is a P12 independent Catholic school in Park Ridge, Queensland, offering a classical, teacher-led approach that privileges knowledge-rich learning across literature, history, the sciences and the liberal arts. Their mission is to form young people of intellect and character through explicit teaching, high expectations and a disciplined yet warm culture. Science is taught with clarity, coherence and a strong practical focus, so students grasp first principles and build true understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach QCE Senior Biology in line with QCAA requirements including Endorsement and Confirmation processes
  • Deliver structured junior secondary science using the Novare Science program across Biology, Physical, Earth and Life Science strands
  • Plan clear, knowledge-rich sequences and assessments that build mastery over time
  • Create a calm, purposeful classroom culture grounded in explicit instruction and high expectations
  • Use data and evidence to monitor progress and inform instruction
  • Contribute to co-curricular activities and the wider life of the school
  • Collaborate with colleagues to refine curriculum and share best practice within a classical education framework

Key Skills:

  • Current or eligible Queensland College of Teachers registration
  • Proven experience teaching QCE Senior Biology and junior secondary science
  • Working knowledge of QCAA Endorsement and Confirmation processes
  • Alignment with a teacher-led, explicit instruction model and knowledge-rich curriculum
  • Strong behaviour management and classroom routines that maximise learning time
  • Clear communication, collegiality and a growth mindset toward professional learning
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 including Teams and OneNote
  • Understanding of and willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school

Desirable

  • Experience with the Novare Science curriculum or similar knowledge-rich programs
  • Familiarity with the liberal arts tradition and classical pedagogy
  • Experience in classical education settings or interest in developing this expertise
  • Experience with distance/online modes of delivery

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