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<p><strong>Stella Maris College Mission and Vision</strong></p> <p>Stella Maris College, Manly, is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, inspired by Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition.&nbsp; As one of ten schools nationally, that form the Good Samaritan Education (GSE) network, the College upholds a holistic and inclusive approach to education, grounded in the values of stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice and peace.<br><br> Informed by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education, Stella Maris is committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovative pedagogy across all areas of the curriculum while nurturing the personal, social, and spiritual growth of each student.&nbsp; At the heart of this commitment is a strong focus on pastoral care, which seeks to ensure that every student is known, valued, and supported to flourish.<br><br> The College encourages students to become grounded, hope-filled young people who are capable of deep listening, wise leadership, and compassionate engagement with others and the world.&nbsp; Pastoral care at Stella Maris is not a separate program but an integrated and relational approach that informs all aspects of school life, from the classroom to the co-curricular space, fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing.<br><br> Stella Maris is incorporated and governed locally by a Board of Directors, accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.</p> <p><br><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p> <p>The role of Science Teacher is multifaceted based on being a competent classroom practitioner with an enthusiasm for and sound knowledge of your subject area, forming and maintaining good relationships with students and parents and keeping abreast with current teaching and learning practice.</p> <p><br><strong>Reporting Accountabilities</strong></p> <p>The Science Teacher is responsible and accountable to the College Principal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><br><strong>Teaching Requirements and Role Accountabilities</strong></p> <p>The Science Teacher is a part time 0.6 FTE teaching load position (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) covering a 12 month maternity leave contract commencing 8th June 2026; however, the role may conclude earlier should the employee on maternity leave return to work sooner.&nbsp;<br><br> The Science teacher will be responsible for delivering the NSW curriculum.&nbsp; The role incorporates the additional responsibilities of being a Pastoral Care teacher at the College.&nbsp;<br><br> For a full description of the role of the classroom teacher at Stella Maris College, see additional documents.</p> <p><br><strong>Remuneration</strong></p> <p>The remuneration for the position will be as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Commensurate with the applicant’s level of qualification, demonstration of teaching expertise as detailed in the MEA</li> <li>Superannuation Guarantee as at the current rate paid by the College in addition to salary</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the charism of Good Samaritan Education as articulated in the&nbsp;<a href="https://new.goodsameducation.org.au/philosophy-of-education/" rel="nofollow">Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education</a></li> <li>Have relevant teaching qualifications</li> <li>Be able to demonstrate a high level of competency by providing an example for the five focus areas outlined in the role description for a classroom teacher:</li> <li>Plan and implement Curriculum</li> <li>Student Assessment and Reporting</li> <li>Classroom Management</li> <li>Professional Development</li> <li>Collaboration and Communication</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Conditions of Appointment</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Science Teacher is appointed by the College Principal</li> <li>Preferred applicants will be screened in accordance with Child Protection Legislation</li> <li>The appointee must hold a current Working with Children Check</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Workplace Health and Safety&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Employees are responsible and accountable for:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control</li> <li>Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety.</li> <li>Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace</li> <li>Where required, correct utilisation of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment or Personal Protective Clothing</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Child Safe Standards&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Stella Maris College is committed to ensuring that all those engaged in the College promote the fundamental right of children and young people to be respected in a safe school environment. The College has zero tolerance of child abuse and expects all of staff to:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Be aware of, understand and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, including the Child Safe Standards, and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with these.</li> <li>Be in possession of a current and valid Working With Children Check</li> <li>Respond according to the College’s policies and procedures when interacting with children and young people, taking all allegations and concerns very seriously</li> <li>Be committed to providing a safe environment for all children and young people, promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Applications close Wednesday 13th May 2026.&nbsp;<br> Stella Maris reserves the right to fill the position prior to this date should a suitable applicant be appointed</p>