Interviews: week commencing 19 January 2026
MLC School is looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Department – HSIE who will educate and inspire young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to become agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others.
About MLC School
Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney's inner‑west. Our tagline 'dare to be more' is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.
Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.
The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.
Who is the MLC School girl?
The MLC School girl is empowered with skills and capabilities that enable her to be adaptive, compassionate and courageous so she can confidently take her place in an ever‑changing society. She embraces new challenges and opportunities; and strives for excellence. She is cared for and well supported so that she can confidently focus on her own individual, personal and academic growth. A wide selection of subject choices, as well as an extensive co‑curricular program, aims to empower girls to be self‑reliant and play an active role in their futures.
About the position
The Head of Department at MLC School is responsible for leading and coordinating innovative teaching programmes aligned with the school's strategic goals. This role involves tracking student progress, mentoring staff, and fostering a strong, ethical, and effective teaching team. The Head of Department supports professional learning plans, builds team capacity, and promotes a culture that integrates academic progress, wellbeing, and spiritual development. They play a key role in leading learning and partnering with parents to ensure every girl reaches her full potential.
As a Head of Department (HSIE), you will hold accountability for ensuring that teaching programmes delivered by the Department comply with NSW Education Standards Authority requirements, International Baccalaureate requirements and the School's reporting requirements.
Selection Criteria:
* Leading and supervising the development and implementation of the Department's teaching programmes, confirming that they cater for the learning needs and wellbeing of all students.
* Engaging collaboratively with other leaders of the Learning and Teaching team, teachers and other learning specialists across the school to inform the development and implementation of teaching strategies that cater for individual learning styles and ability levels.
* Planning, implementing and evaluating educational programmes that foster the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of students, confirming that the programmes cater for the learning needs and wellbeing of all students;
* Planning, designing and delivering differentiated learning programmes that address variations in learning styles and ability levels;
* Incorporating the appropriate use of ICT and related technologies into your teaching practice to enhance student learning in the classroom;
* Teaching HSIE in line with the NSW Curriculum and supporting the MLC School girl to achieve outstanding results;
* Delivering service excellence to parents and carers by proactively engaging with and responding promptly and courteously to enquiries and requests for information;
* Ongoing development of classroom practice and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning;
* Contributing to the 'whole girl' learning experience through your contribution to co‑curricular programmes; and
* Ongoing personal and professional development.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a number of excellent benefits including:
* Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
* CPR and First Aid Certification
* State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
* Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
* Salary packaging and access to LSL after 5 years' service
* Discounted School fees
* Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
* Access to the School's gym and indoor Aquatic Centre
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted via MLC School's online Careers Portal and include:
* A cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
* A resume (including the names and contact details of three confidential referees); and
* A copy of your academic transcript
Applications close on 11 January 2026. Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and MLC School reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.
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