History Teacher

Macarthur is a Christ-centred community that seeks faithful, talented staff to glorify God and witness to the Lord Jesus Christ through their work at the school. The School does this through its strong focus on ministry and discipleship, as well as its outstanding academic and co-curricular programs. Set on 85 magnificent acres in picturesque Cobbitty—just 50 minutes from both Sydney and Wollongong CBDs—Macarthur is widely recognised as an employer of choice. We offer a supportive, prayerful workplace that champions professional excellence, innovation, and holistic care for students of all abilities.

The Headmaster seeks to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced Christian educator who demonstrates a commitment to their Christian faith, as evidenced by regular attendance and involvement at a Church, to this full-time, permanent position within the highly professional, dynamic, and industrious History Faculty. The successful applicant will be required to teach History in Stages 4 and 5, and Stage 6 Modern History. The ability to teach Studies of Religion would be a distinct advantage.

The staff of Macarthur are beneficiaries of well-resourced facilities, an Apple laptop computer (for the duration of employment) and a supportive Christian teaching environment.

Candidates for this role will be required to demonstrate:

• a passion for teaching and a deep knowledge of the various syllabus documents taught within the Faculty;
• a particular passion for Stage 6 Modern History;
• an innovative approach to teaching and learning;
• an understanding of and commitment to student well-being;
• well-developed written, oral and organisational skills;
• a comprehensive understanding of classroom differentiation;
• a commitment to detailed and timely feedback to students; and,
• a deep understanding of how students think and learn.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate innovative use of ICT in teaching and learning, proficiency in writing teaching programmes, and an understanding of best practices in student assessment and feedback. The desire to contribute to the outdoor education and co-curricular programmes that provide a rich experience for our students and a rewarding sense of job satisfaction for our teachers is imperative.

Applications for this position are only accepted via the Teaching Staff Online Application Form. In addition, candidates must upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, an academic transcript, and documents satisfying Macarthur’s ‘100 point Identity Check’. The cover letter should be directed to the Headmaster, Dr David Nockles.

Further information on how to apply for this position, including links to the online application form and document upload links, is available on the School website's employment page.

Applications close when a suitable candidate is found

The School holds the right to make appointments at any time.

Macarthur is a Child Safe environment and therefore requires preferred applicants to have their WWCC number verified by the School and to agree to relevant checks as deemed necessary.