History Teacher

Wenona is seeking a passionate and experienced History teacher to join our History Departments. You will inspire our young women through dynamic classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance.

At Wenona, we have an obligation to our profession to ensure the highest quality educational outcomes for our students. We foster a love of learning, inquiry and collaboration through our own role modelling of such practices in our work. We expect our teachers to be committed to their own professional development and to want to make a contribution to the broader educational community.

The Position

·         Inspire students and contribute to a thriving, contemporary academic program.

·         Deliver outstanding professional practice, including effective curriculum differentiation.

·         Implement inquiry-based pedagogy, authentic assessment, and data-informed teaching.

·         Support student wellbeing through strong pastoral care and an understanding of girls’ education.

·         Use ICT to enhance learning, engagement, and collaboration.

·         Commit to ongoing professional learning and contribute positively to the wider educational community.

We are seeking to fill a temporary full-time position for 2027.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be highly qualified with experience in teaching the History subject and strong working knowledge of NESA curriculum. Experience with Stage Six would be highly regarded. You will be solutions-focused, flexible and have excellent communication skills with an ability to engage and communicate with various stakeholders. You will be capable of working collaboratively within a team environment and be committed to supporting the values of Wenona as you undertake your role.

Benefits We Offer

·         Staff discounts, onsite gym and pool facilities and morning tea provided.

·         Access to EAP and onsite annual flu vaccinations.

·         Strong culture of teamwork and professional development support.

·         Access to professional growth and staff development learning experiences.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via Wenona Careers and include a resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, copies of qualifications and names of two referees. This role requires the successful applicant to be NESA accredited, hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, current NSW Police Check and to be fully vaccinated in line with any current Public Health Order.

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. (https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check)