Head of Commercial Studies in Sydney

Northholm Grammar is an independent K-12 co-educational school situated in a beautiful and inspiring semi-rural environment at Arcadia in the north-west of Sydney. The School has a strong commitment to delivering a rigorous academic program based on 'learning through scholarship' combined with a focus on 'pastoral attentiveness' in the character development of our students. Northholm Grammar offers a diverse co-curricular program and opportunities for leadership and service.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Studies educator and leader to lead a contemporary and academically rigorous program at Northholm Grammar. The portfolio includes Commerce, Business Studies, Economics and Legal Studies where applicable, offering an opportunity to connect strong disciplinary knowledge with the commercial, economic and legal issues shaping the world beyond the classroom.

The Head of Commercial Studies will lead curriculum, teaching, assessment and staff development across the Department, building students' commercial awareness, economic and legal literacy, analytical thinking and capacity to make well-reasoned judgements using evidence and contemporary examples.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing clear educational and professional leadership for Commercial Studies and building a collaborative, accountable Department culture.
• Leading curriculum planning, teaching, assessment and continuous improvement across subjects in the Commercial Studies portfolio.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant NESA syllabus, assessment and HSC requirements.
• Promoting explicit teaching of disciplinary knowledge, terminology, analytical frameworks, case-study methods, quantitative skills and evidence-based argument.
• Using student achievement and assessment data to identify trends, strengthen teaching and improve student outcomes.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing staff and supporting strong disciplinary and contemporary subject knowledge.
• Creating appropriate enrichment opportunities through guest speakers, competitions, enterprise activities, industry links, court or business visits and workshops.
• Managing Department operations, resources, budget and compliance and collaborating with the Head of HSIE and other academic leaders where appropriate.

Applicants should possess the following:

• A strong record as an exemplary teacher in one or more Commercial Studies disciplines and demonstrated capacity to lead and inspire others.
• Deep knowledge of commercial, business, economic and/or legal education and relevant NESA syllabus, assessment and HSC requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead curriculum improvement and connect disciplinary knowledge with contemporary commercial, economic and legal contexts.
• Capacity to analyse student learning data and translate evidence into practical actions that improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrated skill in coaching, mentoring, moderation, feedback and staff development.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage complex and contemporary subject matter professionally.
• Strong organisational, administrative and assessment-management skills, with sound judgement and initiative.
• Current NESA teacher accreditation and a valid Working with Children Check, or eligibility to obtain and maintain these requirements.
• A commitment to Northholm Grammar's culture of academic excellence, pastoral care and child safety.

Why work at Northholm?

• Northholm offers a collegial K-12 environment on its beautiful semi-rural Arcadia campus, where staff can know students well and contribute meaningfully to the life of the School.
• The School is also investing in the growth of outstanding teachers and leaders through the Northholm Institute for Cultivating Excellence, connecting evidence-informed teaching, professional learning, leadership development and educational research.
• Access to professional learning, coaching and leadership development through the Northholm Institute for Cultivating Excellence.
• No compulsory weekend sport commitments for teaching staff.
• Access to the School's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to Fitness Passport.
• Salary sacrificing options.

Applicants must satisfy Child Protection Legislation and will be subject to employment screening. All staff are required to actively support the ethos of the School. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check and current teacher accreditation.