Senior School Teacher - Economics Permanent, Full-Time

Cranbrook School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranbrook School, an Anglican independent day and boarding school in Bellevue Hill, is seeking an outstanding Economics teacher to join the Senior School. The role involves teaching HSC Economics and IB Diploma Economics, contributing to curriculum development and the school’s co-curricular program, and engaging with contemporary economic issues to inspire students.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver high-quality programmes, work collaboratively with colleagues, and uphold strong

Qualifications

• NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales (required).
• Demonstrated skill and experience in teaching Economics.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the NSW Economics syllabus and current teaching and learning practice.
• Experience teaching IB Diploma Economics would be welcomed, but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of economic theory and ability to connect course content with contemporary Australian and global economic contexts.
• Capacity to design rigorous assessment, exercise sound professional judgement and provide high-quality feedback.
• Ability to develop students' analytical, evaluative and extended-response skills, including interpretation and application of economic data.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing academic department and contribute to curriculum development and moderation.
• Confident and purposeful use of digital learning platforms to support teaching, learning and feedback.
• Firm commitment to child safety, safeguarding and appropriate professional conduct when working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach Economics across the senior years, including HSC Economics and IB Diploma Economics.
• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes.
• Contribute to the School's co-curricular program and participate in activities outside normal teaching hours.
• Work collaboratively within a high-performing academic department and contribute to curriculum development and moderation.
• Use digital platforms to support teaching, learning and feedback.
• Engage with contemporary economic issues and provide constructive student feedback.

Skills

Teaching Economics

Analytical thinking

Assessment feedback

Collaborative planning

Digital learning platforms

Education

NESA accreditation to teach in NSW

Job description

Senior School Teacher - Economics Permanent, Full-Time

Cranbrook School is seeking an outstanding teacher of Economics to join our dynamic Senior School teaching team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill. Cranbrook offers both HSC Economics and IB Diploma Economics. The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching of Economics across the senior years, with allocation reflecting experience and expertise.

Teachers at Cranbrook take an active and enthusiastic part in the full life of the School, including involvement in the School's co-curricular program requiring work outside normal teaching hours.

Cranbrook School teachers enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive remuneration and benefits.

ABOUT YOU

You are a progressive, globally minded, enthusiastic and dedicated educator who inspires students in their study of Economics and in the pursuit of academic excellence.

You work collaboratively to plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes, combining strong subject knowledge with rigorous analytical thinking, effective assessment practice and engagement with contemporary economic issues. Applications are strongly encouraged from outstanding Economics teachers from a range of senior secondary backgrounds.

You are an excellent communicator, creative and reflective in your practice, and committed to developing students' economic understanding, critical thinking and capacity to communicate sophisticated arguments.

SELECTION CRITERIA

NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales (required)

Demonstrated skill and experience in teaching Economics

Sound knowledge and understanding of the NESA Economics syllabus and current teaching and learning practice

Experience teaching IB Diploma Economics would be welcomed, but is not essential. Teachers with strong HSC Economics or other senior secondary Economics experience are strongly encouraged to apply, with professional learning and support available for teachers new to the IB Diploma Programme

Strong knowledge of economic theory and the capacity to connect course content with contemporary Australian and global economic contexts

Capacity to design rigorous and valid assessment, exercise sound professional judgement and provide high-quality feedback

Ability to develop students' analytical, evaluative and extended-response skills, including the interpretation and application of economic data

Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing academic department and contribute to curriculum development and moderation

Confident and purposeful use of digital learning platforms to support teaching, learning and feedback

A firm commitment to child safety, safeguarding and appropriate professional conduct when working with young people

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 2 November 2026

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism. Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme. Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.