HSIE Academic Lead & Curriculum Coach

Norwest Christian College; California; On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary-sacrifice options

Free flu vaccinations

First Aid and CPR training

Onsite parking

Job summary

Norwest Christian College in Riverstone, NSW, seeks an experienced Assistant Head of HSIE to lead high-quality teaching for Years 7–12 and contribute to strategic faculty leadership. Commencing Term 1, 2027, the role is full-time and based on-site at Riverstone.

The successful candidate will strengthen HSIE programs, collaborate with colleagues, analyse student data and model Christian leadership within a caring school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in education and collaboration across teams.
• Strong curriculum planning, assessment design and reporting experience.
• Experience using student data to monitor progress and drive improvement.
• Ability to coach colleagues through professional learning and planning.
• Commitment to Christian education and wellbeing of students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HSIE with faculty leadership, strategic planning and day-to-day operations.
• Lead HSIE courses across Years 7–12, including curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and reporting.
• Strengthen NESA-aligned HSIE programs, scopes and sequences, examinations and assessment practices.
• Use student data to monitor progress, improve teaching practice and learning outcomes.
• Coach and support colleagues through collaborative planning and professional learning.
• Model Christian leadership and contribute to College life.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Data-informed decisions

Collaborative planning

Pastoral mindset

Christian education

Job description

Assistant Head of HSIE

Full Time | Commencing Term 1, 2027 | Riverstone, NSW

Are you an experienced HSIE teacher ready to take the next step in educational leadership? Norwest Christian College is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Assistant Head of HSIE to help lead high-quality teaching and learning across Years 7–12. Commencing Term 1, 2027, this full-time role offers the opportunity to support a dedicated faculty and help students grow in faith, character and purpose.

About Norwest Christian College

Located in Riverstone, NSW, Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P–12 school in the growing north-west sector of Sydney.

With a mission of Building Purposeful Lives, loving God, pursuing purpose and building capacity, our College community is focused on great learning, service to others, and nurturing each student within a caring Christian environment.

For more information, please visit our website.

About the role

• Support the Head of HSIE with faculty leadership, strategic planning and day-to-day operations.
• Lead delegated HSIE courses across Years 7–12, including curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and reporting.
• Strengthen NESA-aligned programs, scopes and sequences, examinations and assessment practices.
• Use student data to monitor progress, improve teaching practice and support strong learning outcomes.
• Coach and support colleagues through collaborative planning, professional learning and evidence-informed practice.
• Model Christian leadership, maintain excellent classroom practice and contribute actively to College life.

Link to Role Description HERE

About you

The successful applicant will demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship. They will also bring the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching, communication and student management.
• Experience in educational leadership, faculty coordination or leading curriculum initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of NESA requirements and experience developing HSIE programs, assessments and examinations.
• Experience using student data to inform teaching, track progress and guide faculty decisions.
• The ability to lead collaborative planning, moderation and reporting while supporting colleagues to achieve high standards.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills, with a collaborative and relational leadership style.
• Experience teaching, programming and administration in Geography highly desirable.
• A pastoral mindset, an understanding of adolescent learning and wellbeing, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• A genuine commitment to Christian education and active contribution to the wider life of the College.

Why join Norwest?

• Join a supportive Christian community committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• Access ongoing professional learning, leadership development and training.
• Help shape the learning, faith and character of young people.
• Receive competitive remuneration and salary-sacrifice options.
• Benefit from free annual flu vaccinations, First Aid and CPR training.
• Enjoy convenient onsite parking.

How to apply

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working with Children Check clearance number or clearance letter and must be able to live and work in NSW.

Applications close on Monday, 19 October 2026

Please note that applicants will be expected to be available for interviews during the week of 19 October 2026