At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate students in Science from Year 7 to 12 at a vibrant school.
- Company: St Luke's Grammar School, a premier independent Anglican school on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
- Benefits: Full-time role with professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and contribute to the school's co-curricular activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for science.
- Qualifications: Tertiary teaching qualifications and a valid Working with Children Check required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
St Luke's Grammar School is an Independent, Anglican, co-educational school, with two Campuses on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
One Campus is located in Dee Why (Pre-K to Year 12), and a second Campus is located in Bayview (Pre-K to Year 6).
St Luke's has built a reputation as a premier co-educational independent school that achieves outstanding academic and pastoral outcomes for students.
St Luke's employs over 150 full-time and part-time teachers, supported by teachers' aides, administrative staff, grounds staff and peripatetic tutors.
The School currently has close to 1450 students, with approximately 1200 students at Dee Why and 270 students at Bayview.
Our LEARNING@STLUKE'S Framework underpins the teaching and learning across Cottage to Year 12 by providing a common language of learning and a purposeful focus on character development.
St Luke's Grammar School is one of eighteen schools that are part of the Anglican Schools Corporation (ASC) network of schools.
The ASC works closely with the Principal and School Council to ensure wise oversight and governance of the School and provide support with core services including finance, IT, Compliance and Human Resources.
About the Role
St Luke's Grammar School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional teacher capable of teaching English.
The teacher will be suitably qualified and enjoy working in a collaborative team.
The successful applicant will be willing to contribute to the co-curricular life of the School (a Saturday commitment is not required) and preferably be a Christian actively involved in their church.
- Position: Science Teacher
- Load: Permanent Full Time
- Level: Year 7 - 12
- Commencement: Term 1, 2027
- Reporting to: Head of Science
St Luke's Grammar School is proudly a Child Safe Organisation, putting the best interests of Children and Young People first.
All appointments at St Luke's Grammar are subject to Child Protection legislation.
- Reporting Relationships
- Head of Science
- Principal and School Executive
- Assistant Year Coordinators
- Teachers, Staff, Students and Parents
- External bodies, including NESA as required
- Actively develop an understanding of the LEARNING@STLUKE'S Framework and incorporate this into teaching programs and practice.
- Have good knowledge of the subject area (particularly Stages 4-5 Science) and follow laboratory safety requirements
- Create a positive learning environment in the classroom, implement effective classroom management skills and promote student responsibility for learning
- Differentiate teaching programs and develop strategies to meet the learning needs of students
- Integrate technology into the delivery of teaching programs
- Design and implement a range of formative and summative assessments that include assessment of, assessment for and assessment as learning
- Work collaboratively as a member of a team
- Use a restorative justice approach to student management
- Participate in Professional Learning Groups
- Involvement in the Pastoral program of the School
- Participate in the Co-curricular and School Camping program as required
- Attendance at staff meetings, Chapel and other School events, when required and as directed
- Involvement in School activities and relevant functions
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the Principal
- Attributes and Expectations
The successful applicant will
- Show active support for the Christian faith
- Show initiative, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Have intellectual strength, professional integrity and a passion for education
- Be abreast of critical educational issues
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents
- Maintain confidentiality and commitment to professional conduct in keeping with the School's code of conduct
- Have a commitment to pastoral care and knowledge of the social and emotional issues which affect young people
- Evaluate and critically reflect upon your own professional practice and assist and support colleagues to develop their skills
- Show a commitment to ongoing self-education
- Possess excellent personal and interpersonal skills
- Have demonstrated organisational skills
- Licenses/Certificates/Qualifications
- Valid Working with Children Check required
- Tertiary teaching qualifications as required by NESA
- Strong physical, mental and emotional health to deal with the required demands and responsibilities of the role.
Science Teacher employer: St Luke's Grammar School
St Luke's Grammar School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a collaborative work culture and a commitment to safety and sustainability, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the learning environment. Located in a vibrant community, the school offers unique opportunities for personal development and a chance to contribute to a nurturing educational atmosphere.
