History Teacher

Abbotsleigh; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above‑award salaries

80-minute lessons

On-site parking

Centre for Professional Excellence (C?

Job summary

Abbotsleigh is seeking an accomplished Senior History Teacher to join our History Department from Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on Stage 6 Modern History and Extension History, with responsibilities for designing inclusive lessons, supporting independent research and contributing to curriculum development.

You will engage highly motivated students in a collaborative department, participate in pastoral care and whole-school initiatives, and benefit from exceptional professional growth

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with NSW/NESA accreditation.
• Experience teaching Stage 6 Modern History and Extension History.
• Strong understanding of historiography, inquiry-based learning, and assessment design.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Collaborative, reflective approach to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Stage 6 Modern History and Extension History.
• Design inclusive, stimulating lessons fostering critical thinking and historical empathy.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning.
• Support students in independent research and scholarly writing.
• Engage in pastoral care and student wellbeing.
• Participate in whole-school initiatives and co-curricular programs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative approach

Organisational skills

Pastoral care

Education

Teaching qualifications

NESA accreditation

Job description

Welcome to the Abbotsleigh community. Abbotsleigh is a Pre Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls in Wahroonga. As a leader in girls' education, we inspire young women to thrive, lead purposeful lives and make a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow.

Start Term 1 2027 | Permanent Full-time | Reports to Head of History

About the Role

Abbotsleigh is seeking an accomplished and passionate Senior History Teacher to join our thriving History Department from Term 1, 2027. Working with highly engaged students and exceptional colleagues, you will bring your expertise in Modern History to a collaborative and well-resourced department that values academic excellence, innovation and professional growth. This is an opportunity to shape young minds, contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and thrive within one of Australia's leading girls' schools.

• Teaching Stage 6 Modern History and supervising Extension History major works
• Designing inclusive, intellectually stimulating lessons that foster critical thinking, debate, and historical empathy, with a focus on how girls learn best
• Contributing to curriculum development and departmental planning
• Supporting students in developing independent research and scholarly writing skills
• Engaging in pastoral care and supporting student wellbeing
• Participating in whole-school initiatives and co-curricular programs.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description on our website

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation
• Demonstrated experience teaching Stage 6 Modern History and Extension History
• Strong understanding of historiography, inquiry-based learning, and assessment design
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A collaborative, reflective approach to teaching and learning

Why work at Abbotsleigh

• Teach students who are curious, motivated and eager to learn
• Join a collegial and supportive staff community
• Grow your career through exceptional learning and leadership opportunities via our Centre for Professional Excellence (CPE)
• Work in world-class facilities with leading technology and resources
• Benefit from discounted Early Learning Centre and student fees, as well as a range of staff wellbeing initiatives
• Enjoy above-award salaries, 80-minute lessons, low face-to-face teaching loads and on-site parking

Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection

Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.

All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.

Welcome to the Abbotsleigh community. Abbotsleigh is a Pre Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls in Wahroonga. As a leader in girls' education, we inspire young women to thrive, lead purposeful lives and make a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow.

Start Term 1 2027 | Permanent Full-time | Reports to Head of History

About the Role

Abbotsleigh is seeking an accomplished and passionate Senior History Teacher to join our thriving History Department from Term 1, 2027. Working with highly engaged students and exceptional colleagues, you will bring your expertise in Modern History to a collaborative and well-resourced department that values academic excellence, innovation and professional growth. This is an opportunity to shape young minds, contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and thrive within one of Australia's leading girls' schools.

• Teaching Stage 6 Modern History and supervising Extension History major works
• Designing inclusive, intellectually stimulating lessons that foster critical thinking, debate, and historical empathy, with a focus on how girls learn best
• Contributing to curriculum development and departmental planning
• Supporting students in developing independent research and scholarly writing skills
• Engaging in pastoral care and supporting student wellbeing
• Participating in whole-school initiatives and co-curricular programs.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description on our website

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation
• Demonstrated experience teaching Stage 6 Modern History and Extension History
• Strong understanding of historiography, inquiry-based learning, and assessment design
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A collaborative, reflective approach to teaching and learning

Why work at Abbotsleigh

• Teach students who are curious, motivated and eager to learn
• Join a collegial and supportive staff community
• Grow your career through exceptional learning and leadership opportunities via our Centre for Professional Excellence (CPE)
• Work in world-class facilities with leading technology and resources
• Benefit from discounted Early Learning Centre and student fees, as well as a range of staff wellbeing initiatives
• Enjoy above-award salaries, 80-minute lessons, low face-to-face teaching loads and on-site parking

Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection

Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.

All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.