Head of Humanities – Senior School

Nambour Christian College; Nambour; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite staff parking

Employee Assistance Program

Free annual flu vaccinations

Salary packaging

Staff discount on NCC tuition fees

NCC Enterprise Agreement salary

Job summary

Nambour Christian College (NCC) invites applications for Head of Humanities, Senior School, commencing in 2027. You will provide leadership across Humanities curriculum, teaching and learning, and student engagement within a Christ-centred community.

You are a relational educator with strong subject knowledge, proven leadership, and the ability to develop teams, use data to inform practice, and maintain high expectations for student learning and church-aligned values.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Humanities and related curriculum areas.
• Proven leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, support teacher growth and use data to inform practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead Humanities curriculum across Senior School, teaching and learning.
• Strengthen classroom practice and student engagement in a Christ-centred setting.
• Foster collaborative departmental culture and contribute to professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Communication

Data-informed practice

Team leadership

Student engagement

Job description

Are you an experienced and relational Christian educator with a passion for Humanities, curriculum leadership and inspiring excellence in teaching and learning? Do you enjoy leading teams, strengthening classroom practice and fostering student engagement in a Christ-centred learning community? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Our College

Nambour Christian College (NCC) is an outstanding co-educational, inter-denominational Prep to Year 12 Christian School located in the heartland of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. NCC partners in the education of over 1,300 students through our dedicated sub-schools: Junior (P-6), Middle (7-9) and Senior (10-12).

The mission of NCC is to provide a secure and supportive Christ-centred learning community, where a commitment to excellence, creativity and service is encouraged and modelled. The College is also committed to providing a supportive environment for the professional development and personal growth of staff.

About the Role

The Head of Humanities, Senior School role commences in 2027 and provides leadership across Humanities curriculum, teaching and learning, and student engagement.

The role supports high-quality curriculum delivery, strengthens classroom practice, and contributes to a collaborative departmental culture within a Christ-centred learning community.

Please review the Position Description on our website for further details.

About You

You are a highly capable and relational educator who combines strong subject knowledge with proven leadership, organisation and communication skills. You are confident leading teams, supporting teacher growth, using data to inform practice, and maintaining high expectations for student learning and engagement.

Having a personal alignment and commitment to the Mission and Vision of Nambour Christian College, you will actively support the Christian ethos of the College and contribute positively to the spiritual life of our community.

About Us

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive team that shares Christian values.
• Salary as set out in the NCC Enterprise Agreement.
• Free onsite staff parking.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Salary packaging and staff discount on NCC tuition fees.

The College's practices are based on Biblical Christian principles and values. We seek committed Christians who will actively contribute to the spiritual life of the College, modelling faith in action and helping nurture a Christ-centred community where students and staff are encouraged to grow in purpose, service and relationship with God.

Nambour Christian College is a child-safe organisation. Appropriate screening and background checks apply to all appointments.