Science Teacher - Merici College, Braddon ACT

Merici College, Braddon (see more jobs from this school)

Braddon, ACT 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Science

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 February 2025


Join our community as a passionate and creative Science Teacher, where you'll ignite curiosity and inspire a love for learning through engaging lessons, hands-on experiments, and real-world applications. Collaborating with colleagues and families, you'll foster a supportive environment that celebrates student progress and achievement, while continually growing your own expertise through professional development. Make a meaningful impact by bringing science to life in the classroom!

<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Braddon, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range: </strong> $80,184 to $130,910&nbsp;plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>11.55 pm, Sunday 2 February 2025&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Merici College</strong></p><p>At Merici College, you will join a community committed to building upon your skills and expertise by supporting your professional growth. Our Mission Statement is a lived reality within the College: Merici College empowers women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. You will be a part of a team that is dedicated to excellence. Our goal is to guide all students to reach their full potential academically, spiritually and socially through innovative programs and teaching practices.</p><p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>A passionate and creative Science Teacher transforms the classroom into a space of scientific discovery, where complex concepts spark curiosity and hands-on experiments fuel excitement. They use innovative techniques and curriculum-aligned resources to make science both 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, they support each student's journey, tracking progress with care and celebrating milestones along the way. Collaborative and communicative, they partner with colleagues to craft engaging learning experiences and keep families informed, creating a vibrant support network around each student. With a commitment to professional growth, they continually expand their expertise, staying at the forefront of educational best practices to bring fresh insights and boundless enthusiasm to the classroom.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, <a href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li><li>Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.merici.act.edu.au/ ">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Nicola McLennan&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6243 4100 or via email <a href="mailto:nicola.mclennan@merici">nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au&nbsp;</a></p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/504821/science-teacher-merici-college-braddon-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>