History Teacher (Full-time, Fixed-term Contract)

Sydney Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award salary

Salary packaging options

Professional development support

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Laptops provided

Job summary

Sydney Grammar School is seeking a motivated History Teacher for a fixed-term, full-time contract commencing in Term 1, 2027 and concluding in Term 2, 2027. The role covers Stage 4 and Stage 5 History, including mandatory and elective history, with emphasis on junior source analysis and developing historical skills.

The successful candidate will join a supportive Academic Department, with competitive salaries, professional development, and strong wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Qualified History teacher with NSW accreditation.
• Ability to teach Stage 4–5 History and develop source analysis.
• Willing to obtain WWCC and First Aid/ CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach Stage 4-5 History and History Elective.
• Develop students' source analysis and historical skills.
• Contribute to the Academic Department and student wellbeing.

Skills

History knowledge

Source analysis

Curriculum delivery

Student assessment

Education

Teaching qualification

NESA accreditation

Job description

History Teacher (Full-time, Fixed-term Contract)

Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).

About the Role

Sydney Grammar School is seeking a highly motivated and qualified History Master (Teacher) to join the School’s Academic Department. This is a fixed-term, full-time position, commencing in Term 1, 2027 and concluding at the end of Term 2, 2027.

The History Teacher is responsible for teaching Stage 4 and Stage 5 History (both Mandatory History and History Elective). Desirable attributes are a love of a wide range of historical periods and a strong ability to teach junior source analysis and historical skills.

Why Work at Sydney Grammar?

At Grammar, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where staff can grow professionally, feel valued and enjoy being part of a vibrant selective school community.

What we offer:

• Competitive above-award salaries and salary packaging options
• A strong professional learning culture, including mentoring, accreditation support and postgraduate study assistance
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations
• Great staff amenities, including daily catered morning tea, occasional staff lunches and free on-site parking
• Quality resources, including school-provided laptops and access to the School Library
• Join a community committed to excellence in education and to supporting the people who make it possible.

Commencement Date: Term I 2027

Application closing date: Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced.

The successful applicant will be legally permitted to work in Australia and accredited with NESA.

General information about the School may be found on the School’s website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au

Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to **********@sydgram.nsw.edu.au

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Persons prohibited from working with children must not apply.

Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC), as well as current First Aid and CPR certification.

Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to **********@sydgram.nsw.edu.au

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.