Established in 1982 and located in Sydney’s north-west, Tangara School for Girls works in partnership with parents to form each child’s character, educating them for personal and academic excellence. Our vision is a happy and vibrant School, highly regarded as a centre of excellence, where every child is encouraged to be the very best person they can be.   

Our teachers are required to embrace this philosophy and provide a caring and supportive environment for all children. Like all staff at Tangara, they will be a role model of virtue and actively contribute to the character formation of our students.

Learn more about our wonderful school at www.tangara.nsw.edu.au

Tangara has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Head of HSIE/Secondary HSIE Teacher, commencing in Term 3, 2026. This is a permanent part-time (0.825 FTE) teaching position, with the potential to transition to full-time in 2027, combined with a three-year leadership appointment (extendable).

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Head of HSIE provides educational leadership and management of Secondary HSIE courses.  In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Head of HSIE will be required to:

• Coordinate and develop programs for HSIE courses, and course overviews (incorporating scope and sequence and assessment schedules) using the prescribed curriculum templates.

• Monitor the teaching and learning programs for HSIE courses.

• Monitor assessments and examinations for HSIE to ensure compliance with relevant policies

• Student academic management including coordination of reporting and student academic achievement within the department

• Staff supervision, appraisal and development including fortnightly department meetings

• Develop and manage the department’s administration, budget and resources

To be successful in this role, you will need to confidently demonstrate the following key skills and experience:

• Suitable tertiary qualifications and (ideally) prior experience in leadership roles within a school environment

• Demonstrable experience in improving teaching, learning and classroom practices

• Demonstrable experience teaching HSIE subjects to secondary students (stages 4-6)

• Ability to oversee the delivery of HSIE curricula

• Knowledge of recent developments in HSIE curriculum areas and the NESA syllabus, assessment, and reporting requirements

Personally, you will need to offer:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish a professional rapport with students, staff, and the school community at all levels

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

• Ability to build a unified and effective team

• Ability to introduce and execute ideas to enhance our HSIE department

• Ability to manage pastoral care issues with effective discussion and processes with staff, students, and parents

• Support the values and ethos of the school

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to meet deadlines

To be considered for this opportunity you must be accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority and hold a current Working with Children Check.  

Please apply online, addressing your application to the Principal, Mrs Rita Sakr. Your application must be 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.

Note: We kindly request no contact from Recruitment Agencies.

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.