Assistant Head of HSIE

Full Time | Commencing Term 1, 2027 | Riverstone, NSW

Are you an experienced HSIE teacher ready to take the next step in educational leadership? Norwest Christian College is seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented Assistant Head of HSIE to help lead high-quality teaching and learning across Years 7–12. Commencing Term 1, 2027, this full-time role offers the opportunity to support a dedicated faculty and help students grow in faith, character and purpose.

About Norwest Christian College

Located in Riverstone, NSW, Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P–12 school in the growing north-west sector of Sydney.

With a mission of Building Purposeful Lives, loving God, pursuing purpose and building capacity, our College community is focused on great learning, service to others, and nurturing each student within a caring Christian environment.

For more information, please visit our website .

About the role

- Support the Head of HSIE with faculty leadership, strategic planning and day-to-day operations.
- Lead delegated HSIE courses across Years 7–12, including curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and reporting.
- Strengthen NESA-aligned programs, scopes and sequences, examinations and assessment practices.
- Use student data to monitor progress, improve teaching practice and support strong learning outcomes.
- Coach and support colleagues through collaborative planning, professional learning and evidence-informed practice.
- Model Christian leadership, maintain excellent classroom practice and contribute actively to College life.

About you





- The successful applicant will demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship . They will also bring the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching, communication and student management.
- Experience in educational leadership, faculty coordination or leading curriculum initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of NESA requirements and experience developing HSIE programs, assessments and examinations.
- Experience using student data to inform teaching, track progress and guide faculty decisions.
- The ability to lead collaborative planning, moderation and reporting while supporting colleagues to achieve high standards.
- Strong interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills, with a collaborative and relational leadership style.
- Experience teaching, programming and administration in Geography highly desirable.
- A pastoral mindset, an understanding of adolescent learning and wellbeing, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
- A genuine commitment to Christian education and active contribution to the wider life of the College.

Why join Norwest?

- Join a supportive Christian community committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- Access ongoing professional learning, leadership development and training.
- Help shape the learning, faith and character of young people.
- Receive competitive remuneration and salary-sacrifice options.
- Benefit from free annual flu vaccinations, First Aid and CPR training.
- Enjoy convenient onsite parking.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check clearance number or clearance letter and must have the right to live and work in NSW.

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📌 Assistant Head of HSIE - 2027 (Sydney)
🏢 Norwest Christian College
📍 Sydney