Science Teacher Middle School - Vacancy Details
Synopsis
Science Teacher (Middle School)
•Full Time, Fixed Term (Leave replacement) commencing 06 October 2025 until 02 April 2026 with possible extension
•Join a supportive, high performing and collaborative environment
Haileybury, Brighton Campus is seeking a dedicated, reliable teacher to join our team in October 2025.
About Haileybury
Haileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.
Everything that we do is centered around our Magenta Principles, striving to be more than a school. Our principles support and shape this in our daily work:
- Every student matters every day
- Every staff member matters every day
- Effective practices support sustainability
- One inclusive community
Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating our people.
About you
- At Haileybury we are seeking brilliant teachers. We are looking for a team member who have:
- Demonstrated experience and passion for teaching Science to Year 5 to Year 8 students.
- Brilliant pedagogy and explicit instruction: Implement evidenced based practice that actively engage students in their learning process.
- Effective, productive, and thoughtful use of technology: Utilise technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning experiences
- Strong, professional and kind relationships: Foster a safe, supportive and respectful classroom environment where students feel valued, respected and understood.
- Collaborative and ambitious striving: Encourage collaboration amongst students and team members so we can create perseverance, critical thinking and creativity.
- Modelling curiosity and commitment to deep learning: Demonstrate a passion for learning and inquiry-based thinking. Encourage students to ask questions, explore topics independently, and pursue their interests beyond the classroom.
- Extending students’ understanding through teacher expertise: Continuously develop your own expertise throughout the use of data, ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues.
Why work for us
- Competitive salary to compensate for experience
- Ongoing professional and personal development
- Focus on career development and a vast array of leadership opportunities
- Excellent on-site facilities, grounds, technology and working environment
- Secondment opportunities and pathways to other Melbourne based campuses, Haileybury Rendall School Darwin and Haileybury Senior School Tianjin
- Variety of hybrid and flexible opportunities, including working at Haileybury Pangea, our online school
- Broader scope of positions across multiple Melbourne campus locations
- Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Various financial benefits to employees throughout discount partnership program and salary packaging options
- Additional support for teaching parents, with students at Haileybury
- Staff social groups and events
Want to find out more?
To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via
To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal. Please note we do not accept emailed applications.
Applications will close on Friday 30th May at 10.00 am
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia and VIT Registration.
Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the school’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy (
Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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