HISTORY TEACHER

Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney & Armidale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney, invites applications for a dynamic History Teacher to join our high-performing team on a full-time basis. The role involves delivering Cambridge IGCSE History and the revised AS & A Level syllabi, alongside mandatory NESA courses for Stage 4 and Stage 5.

Based on our Croydon campus, the successful candidate will design engaging learning materials, support diverse learners, and contribute to a collaborative department that values innovation, care, and

Qualifications

• Formal secondary teaching qualifications in history and current NESA registration.
• Experience delivering Cambridge International History (IGCSE and/or A-Level).
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with an inclusive classroom approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach Cambridge IGCSE History.
• Deliver the revised Cambridge International AS & A Level History syllabus.
• Plan and teach NESA mandatory History courses across Stage 4 and /or Stage 5.
• Design engaging, high-quality learning materials and assessments.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to foster academic excellence.

Skills

Cambridge IGCSE History expertise

NESA syllabus knowledge

Inclusive classroom skills

Curriculum design

Strong communication

Education

Formal secondary teaching qualifications in history

NESA registration

Job description

• Highly regarded independent girls' school - Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12
• Excellent opportunity in a dynamic environment
• Extremely well-resourced departments
• Permanent, full-time position, commencing Term 1, 2027

About PLC Sydney

Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is a Pre-K to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion.

With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A- Levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus culture fosters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations.

About the Role

PLC Sydney is seeking an exceptional, dynamic, and collaborative History Teacher to join our high-performing team on a full-time basis.

Working with motivated and highly engaged students, you will deliver rigorous Cambridge International History programs alongside mandatory NESA History courses. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring historical inquiry to life in a well-resourced, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Cambridge IGCSE History.
• Deliver the revised Cambridge International AS & A Level History syllabus.
• Plan and teach NESA mandatory History courses across Stage 4 and /or Stage 5.
• Design engaging, high-quality learning materials and assessments that stretch and support diverse learners.
• Collaborate actively with departmental colleagues to foster academic excellence and share best practices.

Selection Criteria

• Formal secondary teaching qualifications in history and current NESA registration,
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in delivering Cambridge International History (IGCSE and/or A-Level) with high-level pedagogical skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of creating an inclusive, high-performing classroom environment.

You will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College.

You will need to provide a Working With Children Check Clearance Number and date of birth.

Applications close COB Thursday, 10th September 2026.

Applicants must hold current Australian work rights. This position is physically based on campus in Sydney, Australia.

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