ENGINEERING TEACHER

Full-time position commencing Term 3.

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 Engineering Teacher to join our secondary teaching team. Experience in teaching Stage 6 Engineering Studies is essential, with the capacity to contribute to STEM courses, such as Physics, Chemistry, Design and Technology and/or Mathematics, highly regarded.

New graduates and early-career teachers are warmly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must have a commitment to academic excellence and be able to demonstrate their capacity to deliver rigorous, practical and engaging learning experiences that develop student curiosity, problem-solving and technical understanding.

Key Responsibilities include:

·      Teaching Stage 6 Engineering Studies and related STEM classes, as applicable.

·      Contributing to the School’s Academic Program through:

• curriculum development, planning and continuous improvement

• assessment design, moderation and reporting processes

• promoting and implementing evidence-based teaching practices

• maintaining safe, compliant and well-organised practical learning environments

• supporting co-curricular STEM and practical learning opportunities

·      Fulfilling pastoral role of Tutor within our house-based pastoral system.

·      Contributing to and supporting the strategic development of STEM education.

This position reports to the relevant Head of Department and ultimately the Principal.

Applicants should possess the following:

·          Outstanding background as a teacher of Engineering Studies and/or related STEM subjects.

·          Demonstrated capacity to deliver rigorous and engaging senior Engineering Studies programs.

·          Commitment to implementation of evidence-based and data-informed teaching practices.

·          Strong understanding of practical learning, risk management and safe workshop/classroom practice.

·          A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

·          Willingness to contribute to pastoral and co-curricular programs.

·          Accredited four 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 Engineering/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR

·          Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, followed by 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: [email protected].

Applications close 5pm Friday 26 June 2026.

 We reserve the right to Interview and appoint before the closing date.

*Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further information about this position, please see our website: www.northholm.nsw.edu.au/employment