Vacancy Details
Seventh-day Adventist Schools (NNSW) Limited is seeking a dedicated and passionate Secondary STEM / Digital Technology Teacher to join our team at Macquarie College. This is a maximum term position full-time position, commencing at the beginning of Term 3, 2026.
Macquarie College (MC) is a Preschool to Year 12 independent School, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The school campus is located on the boarder of Wallsend and Elermore Vale, in the Newcastle area. With a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years, Macquarie College’s mission is grounded in Seventh-day Adventist Church’s mission and continues to see the College strive to provide opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.
The successful applicant will:
- model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and have a knowledge of and a commitment to supporting the ethos and mission of Macquarie College
- Have an understanding and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education and the Church as described by Adventist Schools Australia and our statements of belief Statements of Belief
- Confidently teach and meet outcomes in the new Science and Technology curriculum, delivering engaging and high-quality learning experiences.
- Design and implement inquiry-based units of work in collaboration with colleagues, integrating opportunities for critical thinking and creativity.
- Deliver hands-on, differentiated, and engaging lessons in Digital Technologies, STEM and computer studies.
- Show a willingness and capacity to teach students across stage 4 to stage 6, adapting lessons to suit varying stages of development and learning needs.
- Build nurturing relationships with students and support their social-emotional development.
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring that all students are supported and challenged appropriately.
- Bring a student-focused outlook and use creativity to inspire curiosity-driven and real-world approaches to learning.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the wider school community.
- Be an innovative educator with a growth mindset and a passion for integrating technology into teaching and learning.
- Willingly contribute to the planning and organisation of key events and extracurricular activities.
- Hold formal teaching qualifications and maintain current NESA registration.
- We are a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children's rights to safety, respect, inclusion, and empowerment. All applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and be willing to complete mandatory safeguarding training before working with children.
Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early. Please note this position is not linked to a sponsorship visa.
The successful applicant will be provided with access to the NNSW School Policies portal, which sets out the expectations and requirements for employment within the school’s system. Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. Macquarie College supports the principles of equal opportunity employment and encourages diversity in the workplace. Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.
Expressions of interest
Expressions of interest can be sent to the HR Manager Mr. Jamie Roan [email protected] Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.
Salary Range
Salary will be in Accordance with the NNSW Teachers Enterprise Agreement
