• Highly regarded independent girls' school - Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 
• Excellent opportunity in a dynamic environment 
• Extremely well-resourced departments 
• Part-time (0.6), permanent role, commencing Term 1, 2027

About PLC Sydney: 

Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is a Pre-K to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion. 

With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A - levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus culture fosters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations.

About the Role: 

Due to significant growth in student enrolment in Social Science, PLC Sydney is seeking an exceptional, dynamic, and collaborative Social Sciences Teacher to join our high-performing team. 

Working with enthusiastic and motivated staff and students, you will have the space to innovate while helping drive the profile of the Geography discipline. We provide a supportive, collegial environment where you can expand your practice and thrive alongside a passionate team. 

The current role will be 3 days per week on-site, with the possibility of an increase in teaching allocation in the future if desired. Alternatively, the role may suit an experienced Geographer seeking reduced hours and greater flexibility. 

Key Responsibilities & Capabilities:

• Curriculum Development: Creating and refining programs, resources, and scope and sequences for new NESA syllabuses. 
• Modelling Best Practice: Teaching lessons to demonstrate best practice in Geography. 
• Teacher Mentoring: In-class support for beginning teachers and those instructing outside their specialist area. 
• Assessment: Lead assessment design and pilot marking for whole-year cohorts to ensure consistent moderation standards. Assist with marking. 
• Professional Networking: Liaise with Geography Teacher Association networks, and implement external competitions and events to raise the profile of the subject area internally and externally. 
• Fieldwork Management: Administrative and logistical organisation of mandatory Geography fieldwork. 
• Collaboration: A collaborative mindset to work alongside an established, enthusiastic, and supportive Social Science team within a well-resourced department.

Selection Criteria:

• Formal teaching qualifications and current NESA registration. 
• Proven track record of strong academic results and innovative pedagogical practices in Stages 4-6 Geography. 
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to foster an inclusive, high-performing classroom environment. 

You will need to provide a Working With Children Check Clearance Number and date of birth. 

You will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College. 

A Teaching Role Statement is available on the website when you click through to apply online. 

Applications close COB Thursday, 1st October 2026.

The School will consider applications as they are received and therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the advertised date. 

Applicants must hold current Australian work rights. This position is physically based on campus in Sydney, Australia.

Please ensure to submit your cover letter & resume as one document for best results. Please also include your NESA status & details of two referees. 

If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual looking for a career in a 

caring environment, then we would like to hear from you. Apply now! 

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