Assistant Head of HSIE

Norwest Christian College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Flu shots

First Aid & CPR

Onsite parking

Job summary

Norwest Christian College in Riverstone, NSW, seeks a Head of HSIE to lead HSIE across Years 7–12, drive curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and reporting, and strengthen NESA-aligned programs.

The role requires exceptional classroom leadership, experience with educational governance, and a commitment to Christian education within a supportive College community.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in educational settings.
• Experience in curriculum planning and assessment.
• Strong knowledge of NSW/NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSIE across Years 7–12, including curriculum planning, assessment and reporting.
• Coordinate faculty leadership, strategic planning and day-to-day operations.
• Use student data to monitor progress and support strong outcomes.
• Coach colleagues through collaborative planning and professional learning.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

NESA knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Interpersonal skills

Christian leadership

Education

Bachelor of Education

Tools

MS Office

NESA reporting tools

Job description

Full Time | Commencing Term 1, 2027 | Riverstone, NSW

About Norwest Christian College

Located in Riverstone, NSW, Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P–12 school in the growing north-west sector of Sydney.

With a mission of Building Purposeful Lives, loving God, pursuing purpose and building capacity, our College community is focused on great learning, service to others, and nurturing each student within a caring Christian environment.

For more information, please visit our website.

About the role

Support the Head of HSIE with faculty leadership, strategic planning and day-to-day operations.

Lead delegated HSIE courses across Years 7–12, including curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and reporting.

Strengthen NESA-aligned programs, scopes and sequences, examinations and assessment practices.

Use student data to monitor progress, improve teaching practice and support strong learning outcomes.

Coach and support colleagues through collaborative planning, professional learning and evidence-informed practice.

Model Christian leadership, maintain excellent classroom practice and contribute actively to College life.

About you

The successful applicant will demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship. They will also bring the following skills and experience:

Demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching, communication and student management.

Experience in educational leadership, faculty coordination or leading curriculum initiatives.

Strong knowledge of NESA requirements and experience developing HSIE programs, assessments and examinations.

Experience using student data to inform teaching, track progress and guide faculty decisions.

The ability to lead collaborative planning, moderation and reporting while supporting colleagues to achieve high standards.

Strong interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills, with a collaborative and relational leadership style.

Experience teaching, programming and administration in Geography highly desirable.

A pastoral mindset, an understanding of adolescent learning and wellbeing, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

A genuine commitment to Christian education and active contribution to the wider life of the College.

Why join Norwest?

• Competitive remuneration and benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice.
• Free annual flu shots, First Aid and CPR training.
• Onsite parking

Applications close on Monday, 19 October 2026