Employment

Full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. 

Due to our increase in student enrolments, we have a need to grow our teaching staff and we are excited to advertise for the position of Assistant Head of Mathematics (Years 7-12).

Northholm Grammar is an independent K-12 co-educational school situated in a beautiful and inspiring semi-rural environment at Arcadia in the north-west of Sydney. The school has a strong commitment to delivering a rigorous academic program based on ‘learning through scholarship’ combined with a focus on ‘pastoral attentiveness’ in the character development of our students. Northholm Grammar offers a diverse co-curricular program and opportunities for leadership and service. For further information about the school, please visit our website www.northholm.nsw.edu.au. 

We are currently seeking an engaging and experienced Mathematics Teacher to join our secondary teaching team as Assistant Head of Mathematics from the start of Term 1, 2026.

This position reports to the Head of Mathematics and ultimately the Principal.

The applicant must

• satisfy the requirements of NESA to teach in NSW schools.
• have extensive knowledge of the syllabus documents and underpinning pedagogical principles.
• possess a strong work ethic and organisational skills.
• have demonstrated capacity for leadership in current or previous contexts.
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner and demonstrate a diverse range of teaching approaches.
• fulfill the pastoral role of Tutor to meet the social and emotional well-being needs of students.

The ideal candidate would:

• be experienced with Stages 4, 5 and 6 Mathematics and have previous experience teaching Mathematics Extension II.
• have proven ability to teach Mathematics at a Senior level with HSC level experience.
• demonstrate commitment to implement evidence-based and data-informed teaching practices.
• possess a strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• have excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Mathematics and the factors that influence learning and development, effective pedagogies, assessment and reporting, a wide range of resources, including interactive technologies, and their use in teaching and learning.
• engage in professional learning, collaborate with and contribute to a team and faculty of professional educators.
• be willing to contribute to pastoral and co-curricular programs.

 

Applicants should possess the following:

• Accredited 4 years of study at a recognised University or Higher Education institution in relevant subject/s with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), or a combined or double degree such as a Bachelor of Mathematics /Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR
• Undergraduate degree (such as a Bachelor of Mathematics) and an accredited graduate entry teaching degree (such as a Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at the level required of all school staff.

If you are interested in applying for this position and possess a commitment to the education of young people, please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three professional referees. 

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted via Email: hennessys@northholm.nsw.edu.au

Applications close on Friday 21 November 2025.

For further information about this position, please see our website: www.northholm.nsw.edu.au/employment
Applicants must satisfy Child Protection Legislation and will be subject to employment screening. All staff must actively support the school’s ethos. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check.

(Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time)
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2026 

Northholm Grammar has a strong commitment to delivering a rigorous academic program based on ‘learning through scholarship’ combined with a focus on ‘pastoral attentiveness’ in the character development of our students. Northholm Grammar offers a diverse co-curricular program and opportunities for leadership and service. 

Northholm Grammar School is seeking a motivated and experienced School Counsellor/Psychologist to join our Pastoral Leadership Team to provide counselling services for students from Years K-12.

Criteria:

• Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a self-management framework and respond effectively to complex or demanding clinical matters.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of complex cognitive and emotional, mental health, and development issues amongst a diverse population of children and adolescents, including case planning and review.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice.
• Experience working in schools with children and adolescents aged 5-18 years.
• Experience in providing quality evidence-based services for children, adolescents, and their parents.
• Strong understanding/experience working with young people and families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work with children and adolescents with learning needs.
• Understanding of child protection legislation and guidelines as it applies to schools.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues and trends in Child Psychology.

Essential

• A collaborative team member.
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach.
• Ability to exercise judgment and work without supervision.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Adhere to Northholm’s Code of Conduct and Child Safe Policy and undertake annual training in Child Protection procedures and practices and First Aid.
• If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a letter of introduction addressed to the Principal and a resume.

Applications close Friday 31 October 2025.

Please email your application to the EA to the Principal: HennessyS@northholm.nsw.edu.au

Applicants must satisfy Child Protection Legislation and will be subject to employment screening. All staff are required to actively support the ethos of the school. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check.

Northholm Grammar is an independent K-12 co-educational school situated in a beautiful and inspiring semi-rural environment at Arcadia in the north-west of Sydney. The school has a strong commitment to delivering a rigorous academic program based on ‘learning through scholarship’ combined with a focus on ‘pastoral attentiveness’ in the character development of our students. Northholm Grammar offers a diverse co-curricular program and opportunities for leadership and service. For further information about the school, please visit our website www.northholm.nsw.edu.au.

We are currently seeking an engaging and experienced Design and Technology Teacher to join our AG/TAS Department from the start of Term 1, 2026. Experience in Engineering would be an advantage.

The successful candidate must have a commitment to academic excellence and be able to demonstrate their capacity to deliver rigorous Stage 4, 5 and 6 TAS programs.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Contemporary and authoritative professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Stage 4 Technology Mandatory and Stage 5 and 6 Design and Technology subjects and the factors that influence learning and development, effective pedagogies, assessment and reporting, a wide range of resources, including interactive technologies, and their use in teaching and learning.
• This role requires a versatile educator who can integrate design thinking, and digital skills, into a cohesive curriculum that prepares students for future technological and creative challenges.
• An innovative educator with the ability and desire to teach across a range of courses including Stage 4 Technology Mandatory (Agriculture and Food, Engineering Systems, Digital Technologies, Materials Technologies) and possess strong ICT competencies and a willingness to teach Stage 5 IST.
• Exemplary professional practice which includes building effective relationships and managing complex interactions, creating and maintaining engaging and intellectually challenging and safe learning environments, planning, implementing and evaluating rigorous and inclusive learning programs.
• Engaging in professional learning, including contributing to the broader educational community.
• Collaborating with and contributing to a team and faculty of professional educators.
• Fulfilling the pastoral role of Tutor within our house-based pastoral system and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students

This position reports to the Head of AG/TAS and ultimately the Principal.

Applicants should possess the following:

• Outstanding experience as a teacher of Stages 4 Technology Mandatory along with Stages 5 and 6 Design and Technology subjects.
• A history of leading and contributing to department initiatives and objectives.
• Commitment to implementation of evidence-based and data-informed teaching practices.
• A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to contribute to pastoral and co-curricular programs.
• Accredited 4 years of study at a recognised University or Higher Education institution in relevant
  subject/s with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), or a combined or double degree such as a Bachelor of Industrial Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR
• Undergraduate degree (such as a Bachelor of Science) and an accredited graduate
  entry teaching degree (such as a Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) in Technology and Applied Studies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality at the level required of all school staff.

If you are interested in applying for this position and possess a commitment to the education of young people, please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three professional referees.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted via Email: hennessys@northholm.nsw.edu.au

Applications close on Friday, 17 October 2025.

Applicants must satisfy Child Protection Legislation and will be subject to employment screening. All staff are required to actively support the ethos of the school. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check.