Published: 28 October 2026

We are seeking to appoint a fixed term full-time Classroom Teacher Science, commencing in January 2027 for the 2027 school year. We are seeking applicants with experience or capacity to teach Year’s 7-12 Science, either Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science at Stage 6 level, HSC or DP. Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and/or a willingness to undertake Professional Learning to teach the IB MYP is expected.

Work Pattern: This position is to be on campus from 8:00 am until at least 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday each school day in accordance with the published term dates. Staff meetings and other avenues for collaboration require attendance beyond 4:00pm.

Key Duties

As a Classroom Teacher - Science within the Senior School, you will have responsibility to:

- Teach a full load of classes as determined by the applicable timetable.
- Be proactive in providing an academically challenging, stimulating and safe environment where students are enthused about their studies.
- Foster a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and sharing of knowledge and information with colleagues.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Display a solid dedication to customer service.
- Engage actively in the wellbeing program of the School, including taking a Mentor Group each morning and for scheduled wellbeing lessons (2 periods in a 10 day cycle), contribute to wellbeing reporting, monitoring/mentoring of student development etc.




- Actively support student engagement in service-learning program(s) of the School, both within the classroom and beyond it.
- Applicants should be prepared to make a contribution to the School’s co-curricular program in area(s) of interest or expertise.
- Attend all identified assemblies, carnivals, meetings and Professional Learning days as scheduled.
- Attend Parent/Teacher evenings, presentation ceremonies and other school functions as determined by the Principal, some which are outside of normal hours.
- Actively support and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the School’s Learning Management System as associated programmes (e.g. TASS, Microsoft Teams/OneNote, Toddle).
- Have an active Professional Learning Plan and attend all required Professional Learning sessions etc.
- Attend an annual school camp; which generally occur during term time and require some nights away.
- Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the School's business.
- Any other duties as directed by the Principal.

How to Apply

Applications submitted via SEEK’s ‘apply for job’ button will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Human Resources on (02) 4934 2444 or [email protected]. Enquiries made through Seek’s pilot chat function are not currently being monitored.

Applications close: 5:00 pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026

Hunter Valley Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

📌 Classroom Teacher - Science (Ashtonfield)
🏢 Hunter Valley Grammar School
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