Secondary Science/ Mathematics Teachers

Play a major role in exponential growth!

This is a full-time appointment commencing Term 1 2027- located at Austral.

Arrahman College is a thriving and rapidly growing independent Islamic school committed to academic excellence, strong Islamic values, and the holistic development of every child. Located in one of Sydney's fastest-growing communities, the College has quickly established a reputation for delivering high-quality education within a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-centred environment where students are inspired to achieve their full potential.

Currently educating more than 300 students from Kindergarten to Year 7, Arrahman College is on an exciting journey of strategic growth towards becoming a comprehensive Kindergarten to Year 12 school. Supported by a dedicated and passionate team of educators, the College is investing in innovative teaching practices, contemporary learning environments, and purpose-built facilities to meet the needs of its expanding community.

At Arrahman College, we believe that education extends far beyond academic achievement. Our educational philosophy combines a rigorous curriculum with Islamic values to promote intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and a strong foundation in STEM. We are committed to nurturing students of character who demonstrate leadership, resilience, compassion, and a genuine sense of social responsibility, preparing them to become confident lifelong learners and positive contributors to society.

Our greatest strength is our staff. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive, and professional culture, where staff are empowered to innovate, continuously develop their practice, and make a meaningful difference in students' lives. We are committed to investing in the professional growth, wellbeing, and success of every member of our team, making Arrahman College an inspiring place to build a rewarding career in education.

The Role

Arrahman College invites applications from enthusiastic, qualified, and experienced Secondary Mathematics and Science Teachers to join our growing Secondary team.

We are seeking dedicated educators who are passionate about their subject area, committed to student achievement and wellbeing, and supportive of the philosophy of education within an Islamic school environment.

This is a full-time position (8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday).

As a valued member of our Secondary team, your responsibilities will include:

• Upholding and actively supporting the Islamic values, ethos, and culture of the College.

• Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences aligned with NSW curriculum requirements.

• Collaborating with the Secondary Curriculum Coordinator and colleagues to implement the College’s vision, strategic priorities, and learning goals.

• Contributing to the academic, spiritual, social, and co-curricular life of the College.

• Designing inclusive and effective learning environments that respond to the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of students.

• Building positive, respectful, and productive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the wider College community.

• Establishing structured learning experiences with clear learning intentions, success criteria, expectations, and timelines.

• Applying a range of effective teaching strategies to accommodate students’ individual strengths, needs, abilities, and learning preferences.

• Using assessment, student feedback, and learning data to monitor progress, identify areas for improvement, and inform future teaching.

• Providing timely and constructive feedback to students to support academic growth and engagement.

• Maintaining accurate records of student achievement, progress, attendance, assessment, and reporting requirements.

• Engaging parents and caregivers through professional, timely, and constructive communication regarding student learning, progress, and wellbeing.

• Participating in professional learning and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across the College.

Essential Criteria

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated commitment to the Islamic ethos and educational philosophy of Arrahman College.

• Understanding of and alignment with the College’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan.

• Appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications and eligibility for accreditation with NESA.

• Accreditation at, or working towards, Proficient Teacher level with NESA.

• Strong knowledge of relevant NSW curriculum requirements, contemporary pedagogy, assessment practices, and student learning needs.

• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics and/or Science, appropriate to the position.

• Professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

• Commitment to child safety, student wellbeing, inclusion, and positive behaviour.

• Willingness to participate in excursions, field trips, camps, co-curricular activities, and other College activities.

• Ability to contribute positively to a collaborative and professional teaching team.

To be successful, you will also demonstrate;

• Strong lesson planning, curriculum design, differentiation, and classroom management skills.

• Ability to create safe, inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environments.

• Experience across the full teaching and learning cycle, including planning, instruction, assessment, feedback, reporting, and evaluation.

• Ability to make learning relevant, purposeful, and engaging for students.

• Effective use of assessment data and evidence to identify student needs and inform teaching practice.

• Ability to differentiate learning to support students with varying levels of ability, readiness, and learning needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

• Commitment to collaborative planning and professional teamwork.

• Ability to integrate appropriate technology and contemporary learning approaches into teaching and learning.

• Commitment to reflective practice, professional learning, and continuous improvement.

• A willingness to contribute to the broader academic, co-curricular, and community life of the College.

Flexibility of Teaching Duties

While the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for teaching Secondary Mathematics and/or Science, teaching allocations may include related subjects, stages, or other reasonable teaching duties consistent with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and areas of expertise.

Teaching allocations may vary according to the operational and curriculum needs of the College.

Islamic dress code and/or College uniform applies.

Benefits

• Be part of a growing Islamic school and community-focused organisation making a meaningful social impact.

• Inclusive, supportive, and collegial workplace culture.

• College laptop provided for professional and teaching responsibilities.

• Employee salary sacrifice arrangements.

• Employee child tuition fee discounts for eligible employees.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Access to study leave, where applicable and subject to College policy.

Remuneration

Salary will align with the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 at the successful applicant’s level of responsibility, qualifications, and experience.

Child Safety Statement

Arrahman College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in the best interests of children and young people and keeping them safe from harm. The College promotes the safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and participation of all children, including children with disability, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children of Aboriginal heritage. The College undertakes appropriate screening and background checks to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work within a safe school environment. Arrahman College actively promotes a culture in which concerns regarding child safety, abuse, harm, or neglect are identified, reported, and responded to appropriately.

Pre-Screening Questions

Please respond to the two questions below in no more than 300 words per question. Provide concrete examples and outline the context, actions you took, outcome, and what you learned from the experience.

Q1.  Describe a significant challenge you have experienced in supporting student engagement, learning, or achievement in Mathematics, Science, or another relevant teaching context. How did you identify the underlying issue, what strategies did you implement, and what impact did your approach have on student learning?

Q2. Effective teaching requires collaboration with colleagues, leaders, students, and families. Describe a time when you worked collaboratively to address a teaching, learning, or student wellbeing challenge. How did you contribute to the process, what was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?

The Application Process

When preparing your application for our consideration, please include:

·       A covering letter addressed to the College Principal

·       Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details of three supporting referees

·       Current Working with Children (WWCC) number and expiry date

·       Answers to the Pre-screening questions

·       Qualifications including NESA Teacher accreditation information

Applicants are expected to fully support the Islamic ethos of the College and the safety and well-being of children. The successful applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

Applications close at 9.00 am on Friday, 11th September and should be addressed to:

Mr. Hussein Oubani

Principal

Arrahman College

(PH): 02 •••• •000

(E): ••••@arrahmancollege.nsw.edu.au