Science Teacher

About Us

Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills, at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency with our Great Learning, Well People framework, unifying our approach to pastoral care and personal excellence.

About the Position

We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and collaborative candidate for this full-time position to join our dedicated Science team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator who is a committed Christian and actively involved in their local church.

About You

With the ability to drive and facilitate a deep love of learning in students, your Christian faith will be evident in your ability to integrate an authentic Christian worldview into every learning experience. You will have a clear understanding of differentiated learning and assessment, catering for the individual needs of all students. Along with NESA accreditation and a current Working with Children Check you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• recent experience preferred, particularly in Biology and/or Chemistry
• collaborative, innovative and effective practice
• highly relational interpersonal skills
• a demonstrated capacity to contribute as a member of a professional curriculum team
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
• excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms

Benefits
We offer:

• an authentic Christian working environment that prioritises staff wellbeing
• significant staff discount on school fees
• opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
• Fitness Passport
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• professional learning opportunities and development
• competitive salary

Applications close 9.00am Monday 1 December 2025

Be an early applicant – Penrith Christian School reserves the right to begin the interview and offer process before the closing date.

How to apply
Visit the PCS website pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment to complete the Employment Application form.  Please email your application and supporting documents to hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au.  Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.

Our staff comply with the School’s Child Safety policies, upholding the values of the School and conducting themselves in accordance with the relevant legislative frameworks. The School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to the safety and personal wellbeing of all students.