Job description

SCIENCE TEACHER (YEARS 7–9)

Full-Time
Fixed-Term
Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
Start: Term 3, 2025

Prospero Teaching is excited to be partnering with a leading independent girls’ school in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to recruit a passionate and skilled Science Teacher for a full-time, fixed-term position commencing in Term 1, 2025.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

With a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, student care, and community engagement, this independent school provides a nurturing, values-based education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Located on a beautiful, expansive campus, the school promotes integrity, curiosity, and personal growth through agile learning and strong pastoral care.

Science is a well-resourced and highly collaborative faculty, supporting students to thrive academically while developing a deep understanding of the world around them. The school fosters excellence, inclusion, and holistic development—preparing students to lead purposeful lives.

ABOUT THE ROLE – SCIENCE TEACHER (YEARS 7–9)

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Science educator to teach General Science across Years 7 to 9. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department and contribute to curriculum planning, assessment design, and student wellbeing initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

- Teaching engaging and rigorous Science lessons for Years 7–9




- Working closely with subject leaders and colleagues to plan and deliver units of work
- Creating inclusive and differentiated learning environments that cater for a range of student abilities
- Participating in the co-curricular life of the school, including camps and student wellbeing initiatives
- Engaging in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, suitable for experienced teachers or confident early-career educators with a strong foundation in junior secondary science.

REQUIREMENTS – SCIENCE TEACHER

To be considered, you will need:

- Current VIT registration
- Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications
- Demonstrated experience or capability teaching Years 7–9 Science
- Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogies and assessment practices
- Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- A commitment to upholding the values and culture of an independent school

Additional certifications (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement):

- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 – CPR
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management
- Mandatory Reporting (Child Safety training for independent schools)

WHY JOIN THIS SCHOOL?

- Beautiful, expansive campus with modern facilities
- Strong and supportive leadership team
- Collaborative, high-performing Science department
- Focus on academic rigour, student wellbeing, and teacher growth
- Inclusive and community-minded school culture

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📌 Science Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Prospero Teaching
📍 Melbourne