<p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p>St Spyridon College is seeking an experienced, passionate and innovative educator to lead our <strong>Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) Team</strong> from Term 1, 2026. This pivotal leadership role provides an opportunity to shape learning across Years 7–12, mentor and inspire staff, and drive academic excellence in a dynamic and supportive environment.</p> <p>Grounded in the College’s focus areas and aligned with Orthodox values, the HSIE Curriculum Leader fosters a culture of collaboration, inquiry, innovation and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.</p> <p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p> <p>As HSIE Curriculum Leader, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Model, promote and encourage teaching excellence.</li> <li>Provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for the HSIE Department, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence.</li> <li>Motivate and assist staff to adopt effective and contemporary teaching practices.</li> <li>Oversee the delivery of engaging and rigorous programs across HSIE subjects, including Geography, Commerce, Business Studies, Economics, and Legal Studies.</li> <li>Ensure all teaching and learning programs comply with NESA and College requirements, reflecting best practice in curriculum, assessment, and reporting.</li> <li>Maintain strong communication with staff, students, parents, College leadership and external bodies to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing.</li> <li>Work collaboratively and collegially with the Head of Studies to identify and respond to concerns, in a timely manner, applying fair and due process, in support of the best educational outcomes for the students of St Spyridon College.</li> <li>Uphold the highest standards of student learning, engagement, inclusion and wellbeing.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Functions and Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Leadership and Vision</strong></p> <ul> <li>Formulate and articulate a clear vision for HSIE teaching and learning at the College.</li> <li>Inspire and lead a team of teachers to pursue excellence in pedagogy and student outcomes.</li> <li>Build a culture of trust, collaboration and professional growth.</li> <li>Mentor and support teachers in the development of exemplary pedagogy and professional growth.</li> <li>Model leadership practices underpinned by emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, resilience and strong interpersonal skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Teaching and Learning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of curriculum, assessment, feedback and reporting.</li> <li>Monitor and review the quality of teaching and learning using achievement data and feedback to drive improvement.</li> <li>Encourage participation in co-curricular HSIE activities to enrich student learning.</li> <li>Ensure staff respect, engage collaboratively and make appropriate adjustments for students with a disability.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Staff Development and Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Induct, mentor and support new and early-career teachers.</li> <li>Appraise staff and provide constructive feedback to support their professional growth.</li> <li>Support staff accreditation and encourage engagement in professional learning opportunities.</li> <li>Determine the allocation of teachers to courses and classes in accordance with school policy.</li> <li>Facilitate effective, purposeful and time-efficient team meetings that focus on learning, growth and innovation, ensuring agendas, minutes and records are maintained.</li> <li>Attend relevant meetings and professional development/learning events, including outside usual work hours.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Administration and Compliance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure accurate record-keeping of programs, assessment data, student progress, and communications.</li> <li>Store all documentation, programs, units of work and resources in line with College protocols.</li> <li>Manage departmental budgets, resources and compliance processes.</li> <li>Monitor and implement NESA updates, deadlines and requirements.</li> <li>Manage and lead assessment tasks, delegating responsibilities fairly, equitably, and transparently.</li> <li>Ensure assessment processes are reliable, valid, timely and compliant with NESA and College protocols.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of communications with parents and external stakeholders relevant to student wellbeing and educational outcomes, in line with College protocols.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Success Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven leadership ability with a track record of successfully leading teaching teams.</li> <li>Exemplary teaching practice in HSIE subjects, with experience across Stages 4–6.</li> <li>Experience in HSC marking.</li> <li>Deep knowledge of curriculum design, imminent curriculum reform, pedagogy, assessment, compliance requirements, and current educational trends.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across the College community.</li> <li>Capacity to mentor, support and inspire staff in their professional growth.</li> <li>Effective organisational skills, including resource and budget management.</li> <li>High expectations for student learning, engagement and achievement.</li> <li>Motivation, dedication and enthusiasm for learning.</li> <li>Positivity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to function effectively in a dynamic, creative environment.</li> <li>A strong work ethic, professional presentation and conduct.</li> <li>Skills in problem-solving, guidance and direction.</li> <li>Commitment to maintaining loyalty, confidentiality and support for the College.</li> <li>Willingness to actively support the Orthodox ethos and values of St Spyridon College.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join St Spyridon College?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead a key faculty in a College committed to academic excellence.</li> <li>Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and innovative staff culture.</li> <li>Access professional learning and leadership development opportunities.</li> <li>Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the College’s HSIE curriculum.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</li> <li>Applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of application.&nbsp;</li> </ul>