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Middle School Teacher – Maths and Science - Years 6-8

Status: Full Time Position

Commencement Date: Term 1 2027

Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School, Forde Campus, Corner Francis Forde Boulevard and Hurrell Streets, Forde

Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.
The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.

Line Management

• Responsible to the Head of Middle School and ultimately the Principal through:
  • Deputy Head of Middle School (Learning and Teaching) and Deputy Head of Middle School (Wellbeing), Deputy Head of Middle School (Administration)
  • Year Level Leaders

The appointee will be required to work collaboratively with a Middle School Year Level Team.

Duties

• Teach with a focus on developing higher order thinking skills
• Demonstrate a passion for effective teaching and learning
• Collaborate effectively with teaching colleagues
• Contribute effectively to curriculum development
• Liaise with students and parents
• Participate in the school’s co-curricular program which may include weekend activities
• Attend staff meetings and professional development
• Support the Christian ethos of an Anglican School
• Other duties as required

Selection Criteria

• A Teaching qualification with the ability to teach Maths & Science
• Experience in teaching the Australian Curriculum and the ability to contribute effectively to curriculum development
• A passion for effective learning and teaching
• An interest in working with adolescents
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• The ability to plan a differentiated learning and teaching program aimed at meeting students’ learning styles and varied academic needs
• A commitment to the ideals and ethos of Middle Schooling
• Demonstrated skill and experience in outcomes-based planning and assessment
• Demonstrated skill and experience in developing learning experiences that promote higher-order thinking
• The ability to effectively integrate ICT into classroom learning experiences
• Willingness to participate in the school’s co-curricular program

Salary, Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025. Salary will be determined according to qualifications and years of experience.

The application

Applicants should provide the following documents:

• Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length).
• Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).
• A copy of your academic transcript
• Teacher Quality Institute registration. More information about registration is available at http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registration.
• Working with Vulnerable People check.
• Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be the applicant’s current minister.

Applications Close: 21 September 2026

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

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Attachments

• Middle School Maths Science 2027.pdf

Burgmann Anglican School – School Profile

GUNGAHLIN, ACT

Website: http://www.burgmann.act.edu.au

Principal: Leonie Harwood

Affiliation: Anglican

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

• Students: 1828
• Teaching Staff: 133
• Non-Teaching Staff: 92

Campus: Multi Campus

Burgmann Anglican School in Canberra is a ELC to Year 12 school with approximately 1,800 students across two campuses. The School is part of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn.