Science Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time Applications Close: 18 November 2025 St Leo's Catholic College, Wahroonga is currently seeking an energetic and passionate Science Teacher. This is a temporary full-time teaching role commencing Term 1 2026 covering a period of parental leave. There are also several promotional 2pt coordinator opportunities available for successful applicants. The following promotional roles are also available in addition to this position for the right candidate: Leader of Extra Curricular - 2 point coordinator Leader of Learning (Professional Growth) - 2 point coordinator Leader of Learning (Pastoral and Wellbeing) – Year Leader – 2 point coordinator If any of the above coordinator positions are of interest to you, please mention it in your cover letter with any relevant experience to support your interest. Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay? We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff: Higher pay: Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% above the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future More time: We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time, in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days focused on curriculum reform, as well as separate arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year Staff voice: Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work Staff School Fee Discounts: Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE Wellbeing Support: we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow. Middle Leaders Program : we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions Specific Criteria Strong commitment to the Catholic ethos and our Vision of Authentic professional Catholic education delivered with care and compassion Trained and able to teach secondary Science Be prepared to support and work towards the college's Strategic Plan Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner as defined by the Professional Standards for Teachers Knowledge and skills required in the effective delivery of Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety Adherence to our CSBB Capability Framework Commitment to be an active member of the Catholic school community Hold a valid Working With Children Check Must be a 4-year trained teacher About Us We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 45 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways. Applications should include: A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and A current resume Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position. At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility. St Leo’s Catholic College is located on six leafy hectares in Wahroonga and is the only co‑ed Catholic secondary school on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. We are a truly caring, inclusive community focused on the holistic development of every person – every student and every staff member matters. When you join the St Leo’s family, you are joining the Pride – a team like no other. Together we will forge a new frontier of learning for life, driven by excellence and a deep desire to make a difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr