Head of History/ Secondary Teacher

Redfield College is an independent Catholic boys’ school (Year 2 to Year 12) teaching the Catholic faith with a unique, personalised education program.  Located in Dural (close to Cherrybrook), north­west of Sydney, the College was founded in 1986 by the Pared Foundation on the principle that parents are the primary educators and that schools exist to offer parents every support. Redfield College places importance on the development of virtues seen as good habits and helps develop these virtues so students are better able to make the right choices in life. For more information on Redfield College, we encourage you to visit our website www.redfield.nsw.edu.au

Redfield College currently has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Head of History/ Secondary Teacher, commencing in Term 1, 2027. This is a permanent full-time position, with a 3-year leadership appointment as Head of History.

Specifically, you will provide teaching and learning experiences for students, that are based on a sound understanding of pedagogy and content knowledge that:

• Differentiate the curriculum for individual needs

• Utilise a variety of technologies to underpin sound pedagogical practices

• Utilise authentic assessment

• Embed sound learning theory

• Meet the aims, objectives, and outcomes of the NESA curriculum

In addition to contributing to co-curricular activities, you will also be responsible for attending staff development days, Key Parent Functions, and professional development sessions that may take place after school throughout the year.

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Qualifications and experience teaching History across Years 7 to 12

• Demonstrated ability to engage students in their learning and to integrate technology into the classroom.

• Capacity to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of a diverse range of students.

• An understanding of student management strategies which would support the school’s focus on positive behaviour management.

• A meaningful enthusiasm for working in a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.

• A commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement.

• Organisational and communication skills and the ability to engage positively with all stakeholders including parents, students, and staff.

• Display the highest ethical and professional behaviour and standards when working with students, parents, and school staff members 

• Understanding of and support for the vision, mission, values, and ethos of the College

• NESA accreditation and hold a current NSW Working with Children Check.

Please apply via Seek and ensure your application is addressed to the Headmaster, Mr. Matthew Aldous and the Director of Teaching & Learning, Mr. Daryl Castellino, and is supported by:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and stating why you wish to work in this role

• An updated CV, confirming your skills, education, qualifications, and work history

• A list of at least two referees with contact details.

We encourage early applications.  Suitable candidates will be interviewed as they are identified.  We reserve the right to remove this advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Note:  We kindly request no contact from Recruitment Agencies at this time.

Pared is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment. We value and uphold the rights of children and young people and actively promote their safety and wellbeing. All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with Pared's/the school's child safe Codes of Conduct.  Employment at Pared is subject to a verified Working with Children Check clearance and robust recruitment and selection processes designed to ensure the safety of children and young people.