History Teacher
- Passion for sharing historical knowledge, connecting the past to the present
- Be part of a leading girls School and be inspired by staff and students
- Shape future thinkers with Stage 6 Modern & Extension History expertise
Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls located on the upper north shore in Wahroonga. Abbotsleigh girls love to learn and lead and are empowered to be independent, collaborative and courageous trailblazers who make a positive impact on our world today and tomorrow.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Start Term 1 2026 | Permanent Full-time | Reports to Head of History
Abbotsleigh has a wonderful opportunity for an engaging and highly motivated Senior History Teacher to join our dynamic Humanities department from Term 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be an educator who is passionate about teaching History across a range of year levels, including Stage 6 Modern History and Extension History, and who is committed to inspiring, engaging, and valuing every girl.
You will be part of a well-resourced department and a collaborative team that supports innovation, academic excellence, and professional growth. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career who are eager to contribute to a vibrant learning community.
About the Role
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge, competence, and confidence in:
- Teaching Stage 6 Modern History and supervising Extension History major works
- Designing inclusive, intellectually stimulating lessons that foster critical thinking, debate, and historical empathy, with a focus on how girls learn best
- Contributing to curriculum development and departmental planning
- Supporting students in developing independent research and scholarly writing skills
- Engaging in pastoral care and supporting student wellbeing
- Participating in whole-school initiatives and co-curricular programs.
Qualifications
- Relevant teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation
- Demonstrated experience teaching Stage 6 Modern History and Extension History
- Strong understanding of historiography, inquiry-based learning, and assessment design
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A collaborative, reflective approach to teaching and learning
Why work at Abbotsleigh
- Work in a school where students are curious, motivated, and love to learn
- Be part of a collegial community where staff support and encourage one another
- Access generous professional learning and career development opportunities
- Teach in state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge technology and resources
- Enjoy on-site parking, staff wellbeing initiatives, and student discounts
- Above award salary rates, 80-minute classes and low face-to-face teaching loads
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and contact details of two referees via link. Applications close 14 September 2025.
Please note: All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.
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