Primary Teacher - Head of Stage

International Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career advancement within faculty

Staff tuition fee discount

On-site facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Job summary

International Grammar School in Sydney seeks a Primary School Teacher with a leadership portfolio to commence in Term 1, 2027. This full-time, ongoing role offers opportunities to work closely with the Head of Primary School to support teaching staff, students and families.

The Head of Stage will lead curriculum design, wellbeing initiatives and staff development, fostering inclusive and high-quality teaching across the stage.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in primary education.
• Strong curriculum design and development skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design and implementation within the Stage with the Deputy Head of Primary School.
• Provide expert leadership, support and guidance to teachers for high-quality instruction and inclusion.
• Lead professional development to advance student learning outcomes and authentic inclusion.
• Oversee wellbeing and inclusion of all Stage students and act as a key contact for parents.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney's unique independent, coeducational, and secular school offering quality teaching from Preschool to Year 12. Our unique multilingual language program immerse students in a second language every day.

Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.

We are seeking a Primary School Teacher to join IGS commencing in Term 1, 2027, on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role also offers a leadership opportunity, working closely with the Head of Primary School to support teaching staff, students, and families.

In addition to being an exemplary Primary Teacher, the Head of Stage will use their deep curriculum expertise to develop and implement high quality, innovative curriculum design within the Stage in conjunction with the Deputy Head of Primary School - Teaching and Learning.

The Head of Stage will model exemplary and contemporary teaching and learning practices. They will provide expert leadership, support and guidance to teachers to ensure high quality teaching and learning, as well as curriculum and program development. They will lead professional development of teachers in a way that proactively supports and advances all students' learning outcomes and authentic inclusion, and enables each student to thrive and reach their full potential.

The Head of Stage oversees and supports the wellbeing and inclusion of all students in their Stage in collaboration with the Head of Primary School, and acts as a key point of contact for parents of children within the Stage.

To succeed in this portfolio, applicants will demonstrate a passion for excellence in primary education, as well as creativity, energy, and well-developed problem solving skills. In addition, the successful candidate will have a proven capacity to build positive relationships and highly effective teams through strong communication and organisational skills and a collaborative mindset.

We are a child safe organisation and are committed to meeting Child Safe Standards and maintaining a child-safe environment.

In return for your skills and experience you will:

• participate in regular high-quality training and professional development days at the commencement of each school term.
• enjoy a vibrant school community with various cultural events and language immersion opportunities.
• benefit from mentoring and support for career advancement within the faculty.
• enjoy opportunities for professional development and time dedicated to the preparation of engaging learning experiences.
• experience and enjoy access to an incredible range of facilities, including the Bibliothèque and the School’s Kangaroo Valley Campus.
• have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• have access to our Fitness Passport program.
• have access to staff tuition fee discount.
• enjoy discounted parking at Broadway shopping centre.

Pre-Employment Checks:

You will need to provide:

your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth.

copies of related academic qualifications and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated.

proof of identity will be required.

as applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification. The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.

NESA Accreditation number and details.

NESA Summary Statement.

Closing Date: Friday, 27 November 2026

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Please note the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Applications received after the closing date may not be accepted.

IGS reserves the right to appoint, appoint by invitation, or not to appoint.