Careers at CSPD

** Full Time, Permanent position

Penola Catholic College is a Year 7-12 co-educational College. The College is seeking a skilled and passionate Science Teacher to be part of their school community and enrich the lives of their students. Physics is a bonus! 

The School 

Penola Catholic College is a co-educational Year 7-12 school inspired by the life and legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Grounded in Catholic tradition and guided by the Gospel, we nurture each student’s unique gifts through a holistic education; one that forms hearts, informs minds, and transforms lives. At Penola, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every learner is empowered to flourish and reach their full potential.

The Organisation 

Penola Catholic College is proud to be part of the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). The Diocese is a system of 80 schools with over 5000 employees, committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. 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.

The Opportunity

Penola is seeking a passionate Science Teacher to join our team. Physics skills are a bonus as you help students discover the wonders of science!

The Benefits 

There are so many great things that Penola Catholic College has to offer! As a valued Penola College employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Salary packaging 

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

• Outstanding facilities, onsite parking and walking distance to public transport.

The successful candidate

The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:

• Have a thorough knowledge of the Science curriculum

• Good knowledge of Explicit Teaching and Learning.

• Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how Science is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn Science and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.

• Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for student needs in order to maximise student learning.

• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of formative assessment and learning feedback.

• Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and taking opportunities for personal professional development.

• Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.

• Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.

The Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Education

• NESA Accreditation

• Working with Children Check clearance (essential)

• Exceptional communication skills

Interested? Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.