Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our team in a full-time, ongoing capacity in 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic learning environment where innovation, collaboration, and student growth are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Science teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across the Science curriculum

Foster curiosity, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning

Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment

Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching practice and student outcomes

Contribute to the College’s commitment to STEAM and sustainability education

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an educator who:

Holds a relevant teaching qualification and current VIT registration

Has experience teaching Science or STEAM at the secondary level

Demonstrates strong classroom management and communication skills

Is committed to child safety and inclusive education

Brings energy, adaptability, and a student-centred approach to teaching

Aligns with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

What We Offer

A collaborative and forward-thinking teaching team

Ongoing professional learning and leadership development

Access to modern science labs and STEAM resources

A strong culture of innovation and student-centred learning

A welcoming school community grounded in Mercy values

Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and global citizenship as a reGEN school

About Catherine McAuley College Bendigo

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is a co-educational year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school and a member of the vibrant network of Mercy Education Limited, schools around Australia, Catherine McAuley College staff benefit from a professional environment, which has been cultivated over the 148 years of the school’s heritage.

The Mercy values of compassion, courage, respect, justice, service and hospitality guide our way and our touchstone statement supports these values: ‘inspiring members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve’.

The College is situated across two campuses: St Mary’s Campus, Barkly Street Bendigo (Years 10-12) and Coolock Campus, McIvor Hwy, Junortoun (Years 7 – 9). The current enrolment is approximately 1500 students with a significant growth forecast and plans well underway for further exciting future developments.

The College is a reGEN school committed to promoting and adopting an integrated curriculum approach to sustainable living including respecting, conserving, and renewing our global environment.

We are dedicated to developing students who are critical and creative thinkers, with the skills to be self-motivated in the pursuit of knowledge. Our students are empowered to see themselves as positive agents of change, who are called to participate actively and ethically in society as young men and women of Mercy.

To explore what happens in our learning areas across both campuses, please visit our website, take a virtual tour or look through Open House which also includes further 3D tours .

How to Apply

1. Provide a cover letter and your current Resume, including at least two professional referees – all applications are to be addressed to the Principal, Mr Brian Turner

2. Complete and include an Application for Employment – Teacher which is accessible via the website.

3. Email applications to the People and Culture mailbox: [email protected]

Applications are open until the position is filled

*Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.

More information

For more information on this role, please contact Frank Dullard, Executive Deputy Principal Staff & Administration on 5445 9100 or [email protected].

Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) 2022.