Science Teacher - 6-month contract commencing Term 4, 2026 Temporary / Part-time

What is the Role?

Join a high-performing and dedicated Science faculty committed to delivering an outstanding learning experience and fostering a passion for scientific inquiry.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our team in a 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) position on a six-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students, contribute to a thriving learning community, and teach within a school that values academic excellence, innovation, and student growth.

Who Are We Looking For?

The Successful Applicant Will Be a Passionate Educator Who Is Committed To Achieving Excellent Learning Outcomes And Creating Engaging Classroom Experiences. They Will Demonstrate

Proven experience teaching Secondary Science, with expertise in Physics and/or Chemistry highly regarded.A genuine enthusiasm for Science and the ability to inspire and motivate students to develop a lifelong interest in the subject.A strong understanding of contemporary educational research and best practice in senior secondary teaching and learning.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional and supportive Science team.Confidence in integrating technology into teaching and learning to enhance student engagement and achievement.A commitment to the School’s Christian mission, values, and ethos.

Experience teaching within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and/or Diploma Programme (DP) will be highly regarded.

If you are a dedicated and innovative Science educator looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

A detailed position description is attached, top right hand side.

Applications close: 4.00 p.m. on 4 September 2026

Interviews will commence as applications are received.

See here for further employment benefits at SACS: https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/

Who are we?

St Andrew’s Cathedral School (SACS) is an independent, Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school located in two high-rise buildings in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The school offers students a strong academic program and extensive opportunities to be involved in sport, music, drama and outdoor education. As an authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition, Christian values are embedded in all aspects of daily life, with honesty, integrity, humility, respect and service being foundational to the richness of relationships at SACS. We seek to develop students who think critically and creatively and have hearts that love, minds that grow and lives that give.

Why St Andrew's Cathedral School?

St Andrew’s Cathedral School received Voice Project's Best Workplace Award for staff satisfaction and engagement in 2020, and was recently awarded 5 Star Employer of Choice 2022 by The Educator for positive employee experience. This is an amazing achievement, representative of a supportive, collegiate culture where every staff member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role.

Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to have a paid, verifiable, NSW Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website.