- Be a part of our collaborative and dynamic Science department
- Great professional development and learning opportunities
- Exciting opportunity for innovative and rigorous teaching and learning
About the Role
Newington College seeks a dynamic Science teacher to commence at the beginning of Term 4, 2025 or Term 1, 2026 (negotiable). Experienced teachers and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
The achievements and advances across the sciences are nothing short of extraordinary. The study of science offers a window into our world and universe, providing learning experiences that are complex and thought-provoking. Newington College seeks an inspirational educator to join our Science Department as we educate the next generation of scientific thinkers who are ready and willing to engage in and contribute to the fascinating world around them.
The successful applicant will join an experienced team of experts, focused on inspiring and stretching our students’ thinking, knowledge, and skills. Our students are curious and enjoy the rigour and excitement of studying Science. In addition to the mandatory NESA Science courses, close to a third of our Year 9 and 10 cohorts elect to study IGCSE Physics. Our senior students choose from an extensive Science offering in either the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC), with student enrolment in HSC Science Extension growing significantly.
Our Science Centre has thirteen laboratories catering for Science classes from Years 7 to 12, including three large specialist super-labs. All Science lessons are conducted in laboratories, allowing for considerable flexibility in teaching programs, scientific practice, and learning. Practical work in all courses is complemented by the ample provision of both commonplace and specialised Science equipment.
Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Smriti Mediratta, Head of Science at smediratta@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9333.
To obtain the position description for this role, please reach out to our People and Culture team at hr@newington.nsw.edu.au.
About You
We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:
- have appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position
- have experience or willingness to teach across Years 7 – 10 Science; experience and/or ability to teach HSC/IB Chemistry and/ HSC IB Physics and/ HSC/IB Biology
- be a dynamic and effective classroom practitioner
- differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs
- have a thorough understanding of the learning process, including the role of assessment and feedback
- work effectively as a member of a team
- be personally committed to learning and professional growth
- have a strong work ethic
- possess strong ICT competencies
- show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care
- participate in the College's co-curricular program
- understand and adhere to the College's Child Safeguarding policies and practices
- contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.
Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake a demonstration lesson as part of the selection process.
About Newington College
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.
Teaching staff are highly skilled, dedicated to bringing out the best in each student – and each other. They instil a breadth of knowledge in their students and an understanding of how to think and question both inside the classroom and out, as they help prepare them for life in a rapidly changing world. Newington has a community of educators who take their vocation seriously, are dedicated, supportive of each other and respected by their peers and students. We ensure the resources are available to make the most of every opportunity.
Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney’s humming inner west and the north shore. From 2026, the College will begin our exciting transition to co-education, welcoming girls into Kindergarten and Year 5. The College has more than two thousand students across five vibrant campuses and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.
What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive community – students, parents, carers, staff, alumni and our neighbours. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, honesty, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.
If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could help us achieve our goals – we’d like to hear from you.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans are available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au
Newington's Commitment to Child Protection
The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess a current First Aid qualification.
To Apply:
To be considered, applicant must:
- be eligible to work in Australia that means holding appropriate and current visa or be Australian citizen
- submit their application in a PDF formatted document containing an updated resume and cover letter. The entire document should not exceed 6 pages
- apply electronically via this SEEK page or Newington Career page: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
- apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be conducted upon receipt of applications, not necessarily following the application closing date.
- Applications close on Friday, 22 August 2025.