Assistant Head of Humanities
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 17 June 2025
<p><strong>Full time, ongoing role</strong></p>
<p><strong>Commencing Term 3, 2025</strong></p>
<p>Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney's unique independent, coeducational, secular school offering quality teaching from Preschool to Year 12. Our unique multilingual language program immerses students in a second language every day. </p>
<p><i>Unity Through Diversity</i> is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.</p>
<p>We are seeking an outstanding candidate for the role of Assistant Head of Humanities to commence in Term 3 2025.</p>
<p>As Assistant Head of Department, you will have a clear and exciting vision for the teaching and learning of your subject area. You will be an exemplary role model of professionalism and positivity, communicating and modelling a vision of excellence in all that you do. You will support the Head of Department in fostering a love of Humanities, together with an informed appreciation of the vital role Humanities plays in our world. As an energetic and collaborative assistant leader, you will assist in building the breadth and depth, quality and rigour of the Humanities programs, and of student outcomes, across the School.</p>
<p>Specialists in either History or the Social sciences, including Business Studies and Economics, will be considered for this role.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>
<p>In return for your skills and experience you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Participate in regular high-quality training and professional development days at the commencement of each school term</li>
<li>Enjoy a vibrant school community with various cultural events and language immersion opportunities.</li>
<li>Experience and access a range of incredible facilities on campus including the Bibliotheque </li>
<li>Have access to the Employee Assistance Program.</li>
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<p><strong>Application Details:</strong></p>
<p>To apply for this position, please visit our website, <a href="http://www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><u>www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au</u></a><u> </u></p>
<p>Here you will be able to review the Position Description and our Privacy Policy and learn more about International Grammar School. A capacity to embrace the School’s culture, values and Code of Conduct is essential to this position.</p>
<p>To apply please:</p>
<ul>
<li>address your correspondence to the Principal, Ms Shauna Colnan.</li>
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<p>Please provide:</p>
<ul>
<li>a succinct Cover Letter, 1 page, addressing the position requirements </li>
<li>your current CV with details of your experience and qualifications</li>
<li>the contact details for two Referees, including your current or most recent employer.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pre-Employment Checks:</strong></p>
<p>You will need to provide:</p>
<ul>
<li>your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth</li>
<li>copies of related academic qualifications and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated</li>
<li>proof of identity will be required</li>
<li>as applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.</li>
<li>COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with the current IGS Vaccination Policy.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 by 4pm</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Please note the position may be filled prior to the closing date.</li>
<li>applications received after the closing date may not be accepted</li>
<li>IGS reserves the right to appoint, appoint by invitation, or not to appoint.</li>
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