Economics Teacher

Knox Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Staff wellbeing program

EAP access

Discounted school fees

Onsite café

Job summary

Knox Grammar School is seeking an Economics Teacher to join the Finance and Legal Studies Department at the Senior Campus. This permanent full-time role commences Term 1, 2027, with opportunities to teach additional subjects based on needs and expertise.

You will join a collaborative team dedicated to academic excellence, student growth, and a supportive Christian environment. NESA accreditation and qualified teaching credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current accreditation and NSW teacher registration.
• Ability to design engaging, student-centred lessons for diverse learners.
• Experience creating formative and summative assessments.
• Confident integrating technology into teaching and learning programs.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, curriculum development and administration.

Responsibilities

• Teach Economics at the Senior Campus with potential to teach other subjects as needed.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Legal Studies Department on curriculum and assessment.
• Deliver formative and summative assessments that support growth.
• Engage students through innovative, technology-enabled lessons.
• Contribute to department initiatives and administrative requirements.

Skills

NESA accreditation

Student-centred teaching

Assessment design

Digital literacy

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

Teaching qualifications

Tools

Google Classroom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney's North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Economics Teacher to join our dynamic and high-performing Finance and Legal Studies Department at the Senior Campus. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

You will join a collaborative team that values innovation, academic excellence and a commitment to delivering engaging learning experiences that support every student's growth and achievement.

While the primary focus of this role is Economics, there may be opportunities to teach additional subjects within the department based on experience, expertise and departmental needs.

What You'll Bring

As an outstanding educator, you will be passionate about your subject area and committed to helping students achieve their personal best. You will demonstrate:

• Relevant teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation.
• The ability to deliver engaging, student-centred lessons that cater to a diverse range of learning needs and abilities.
• Experience designing, developing and implementing both formative and summative assessment practices that support meaningful student learning.
• Strong digital literacy skills and confidence integrating technology into teaching and learning programs.
• The ability to contribute to departmental initiatives, curriculum development and administrative requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working within a high-performing team.
• A genuine commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing and continuous professional growth.

Why Knox Grammar?

At Knox, our people make a difference. Across our academic, operational, administrative and co-curricular teams, we work together to create exceptional educational experiences and a workplace culture where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

When you join Knox, you'll become part of a community that invests in its people through meaningful professional development, a strong culture of wellbeing, and opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.

Benefits of Working at Knox

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A dedicated staff wellbeing program, including yoga, boxing, fitness classes and wellbeing initiatives.
• Staff recognition programs and awards celebrating excellence and contribution.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and wellbeing resources.
• Complimentary daily morning tea and access to an onsite café.
• Discounted school fees for eligible permanent employees.
• The opportunity to work within a values-driven school community committed to excellence, innovation and student success.

Knox offers outstanding long-term career opportunities, is values driven and an equal opportunity employer.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

4.00pm 1 October 2026

Knox Grammar School is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at Knox. The School actively promotes a culture of child safety and requires all prospective staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

To support this commitment, the School partners with Australia's leading child protection organisations, including Bravehearts to deliver annual online child protection training for permanent staff and Halloran Morrissey Group which delivers face-to-face training for all permanent and casual staff. Knox's blended learning approach ensures all training incorporates current legislative requirements and practical, real-world applications. This approach ensures our staff receive relevant, up-to-date and comprehensive child safety education.