Teacher Science (Chemistry & Biology)

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Science Teacher (Chemistry and/or Biology) to deliver a contemporary and engaging Science curriculum at Sheldon College within our Science Faculty.

Working alongside a collaborative and high-performing team of educators you will be responsible for building student capability and confidence through the delivery of the ACARA Science Curriculum (Years 710) and QCAA Chemistry and/or Biology Syllabuses (Years 1112) with a strong focus on academic excellence engagement and wellbeing.

This is a full-time fixed-term contract to the end of 2026 with a view to permanency.

Why work at Sheldon College

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive rewarding and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial Health and Wellbeing Social Family and Professional Growth.

Our leading comprehensive benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration.
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
• College-paid Parental Leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance Gym and Optometry.
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep12 College.
• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
• Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program.
• Funded Professional Development with supported release time.
• Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage Skin Checks Flu Vacc and body scans.
• Coffee & Cake Days each term with regular team BBQs and lunches.
• Staffroom essentials: bread raisin toast condiments tea coffee milk.
  
  
  

About you

• Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications majoring in Science and/or postgraduate qualifications in Education.
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
• Demonstrated experience delivering Secondary Science ideally including QCAA Chemistry and/or Biology.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning programs aligned to ACARA and QCAA requirements.
• Experience preparing students for External Examinations with knowledge of QCAA processes (Endorsement Confirmation or similar) highly regarded.
• Strong assessment and feedback practices using evidence-based strategies to improve student engagement and academic outcomes.
• A commitment to reflective practice continuous improvement and maintaining currency in teaching methodologies.
• Confidence integrating innovative and digital teaching tools to enhance learning outcomes.
• The ability to create a safe inclusive and academically challenging classroom environment where students feel supported to take intellectual risks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to build effective relationships with students parents colleagues and the wider community.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute positively to faculty and whole-school initiatives.
• High standards of professionalism integrity and personal presentation with a warm and approachable teaching style.
  
  

About Us

Sheldon Collegeis an independent co-educational non-denominational College situated in Redland City catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academicsporting and cultural arenas with access tostate-of-the-art classrooms laboratories resource centres and studios as well as cultural performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment toprovide outstanding education in a safe secure learning environment underpinned by our philosophy ofLoveLaughter and Learning.