Faculty Head of History

Macarthur Anglican School (see more jobs from this school)

COBBITTY, NSW 


Head of Faculty / Department

Teaching Subject: Ancient History , History , Modern History

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 April 2026


Faculty Head of History

<p>The Headmaster seeks to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Christian educator who demonstrates a commitment to their Christian faith, as evidenced by regular attendance and involvement at a Church, to this full-time, permanent leadership position. The successful candidate will join and lead the highly professional, dynamic, and industrious History Faculty. The successful applicant must demonstrate a deep understanding of the History syllabus documents across all secondary stages.</p> <p>The staff of Macarthur are beneficiaries of an Apple laptop computer (for the duration of employment), a supportive Christian teaching environment and well-resourced facilities.</p> <p>Candidates for this role will be required to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>an ability to lead staff in pedagogical and professional learning and improvement;</li> <li>strong communication, organisational and professional standards;</li> <li>a passion for teaching and a deep knowledge of the syllabus content, including the recent revisions to the syllabus;</li> <li>a passion for either Modern or Ancient History and how it integrates with other subjects;</li> <li>an innovative approach to teaching and learning, including classroom differentiation;&nbsp;</li> <li>a desire to plan and plan and/or lead the biennial European History Study tour; and,</li> <li>a commitment to detailed and timely feedback to students and a deep understanding of how students think and learn.</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate must also demonstrate innovative use of ICT in teaching and learning, proficiency in writing teaching programmes, and an understanding of best practices in student assessment and feedback. The desire to contribute to outdoor education, camping and co-curricular programmes is imperative.</p> <p>Applications for this position are only accepted via the Teaching Staff&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTXImS75urI84FEHX-vsxSwTiTx1LW0QadzgeKeHGM0WmbiA/viewform" rel="nofollow"><u>Online Application Form</u></a>. In addition, candidates must upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, an academic transcript, and documents satisfying Macarthur’s ‘<a href="https://www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au/assets/MEAs-and-Employment-Documents/100-Point-Identity-Check_23.pdf" rel="nofollow"><u>100 point Identity Check</u></a>’. The cover letter should be directed to the Headmaster, Dr David Nockles.</p> <p>Further information on how to apply for this position, including links to the online application form and document upload links, is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au/about-macarthur/employment/teaching-positions/" rel="nofollow"><u>School website's employment page</u></a>.</p> <p><strong>Applications close when a suitable candidate is found&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The School holds the right to make appointments at any time.</p> <p>Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to have their WWCC number verified by the School.</p>

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